March was a busy month for sales, London- area car dealerships say, as Trump’s trade war and automotive tariffs rattle consumers.
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Trump tariffs poised to hammer Canada’s auto industry could slash the London region automotive workforce by half, as the cost of exports to the U.S. will spike, industry observers say. With more than 20,000 employed in the automotive sector here, about 10,000 jobs may be lost within weeks of tariffs being imposed, they said. That […]
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Prime Minister Mark Carney made a quick stop in London on Wednesday but didn't take any questions from reporters
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Ambitious streetscape project will showcase the best of the city's historic core. This is Part 5 of Postmedia's How Canada Wins series.
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Odd Burger is walking back plans to expand into America, citing worsening Canada-U.S. relations as a key factor.
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With a federal election campaign set to kick off Sunday, a Liberal candidate in a London-area riding held by the Conservatives says U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs motivated him to run. David Goodwin, a first-time candidate who spent a decade as a member of the Liberal riding association including an eight-year stint as chair, said […]
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Workers at General Dynamics in London continue to be among the highest paid unionized workers in manufacturing.
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The bankruptcy of a Volkswagen partner in electric vehicle battery production will not threaten the automaker’s St. Thomas investment, industry experts say. The development does, however, demonstrate increasing volatility in the EV sector during this high-tariff automotive environment, and the $7-billion PowerCo EV battery plant in Southwestern Ontario may face future delays, they said. Northvolt, […]
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Municipal officials and business leaders have launched a push encouraging local support for Strathroy-Caradoc businesses.
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A great location is the community's trump card to attract industry. More than a few wild cards are out there, however. This is Part Three of Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.