Not long after Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Unifor union leader Lana Payne voiced their concerns over Canada’s recent trade agreement with China, GM CEO Mary Barra weighed in as well. Given what’s at stake, especially the potential arrival of low-cost Chinese EVs in North America, her stance was as expected.
Barra made it clear she sees the deal as working against efforts to bolster a strong North American manufacturing base. The underlying concern is one of both economic and strategic security.
