Dan Williams

Dan Williams

Dan Williams reports for CGTN from Chicago. 

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Stellantis shuts Windsor plant after U.S. tariffs hit auto exports
April 4, 2025

Stellantis shuts Windsor plant after U.S. tariffs hit auto exports

Canada is hitting back against U.S. tariffs. Although Canada avoided any new tariffs on U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called ‘liberation day’, Washington had already imposed a host of tariffs on its neighbor, including 25% tariffs on auto exports to the U.S. which took effect Thursday, […] Read More...
March 21, 2025

U.S.-Canada tariff dispute threatens auto industry

  The auto industry breathed a collective sigh of relief in early March after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would pause the 25% tariff he was set to impose on the sector. But that 30-day exemption is due to run out in early April, […] Read More...
March 20, 2025

Canadian trucking industry braces for tariff deadline

Canada is awaiting the new tariff deadline. In early March, U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would be making an exception for the Canadian and Mexican auto industries, and paused tariffs impacting that sector. But that exemption runs out in early April. Trump is also […] Read More...
U.S.-Canada trade war puts pressure on supply chains
March 5, 2025

U.S.-Canada trade war puts pressure on supply chains

The U.S. unleashed 25% tariffs on its neighbor Canada on Mar. 4, while Canada hit back with a host of counter tariffs. The dispute has put entire supply chains under pressure. In Canada, the actions have also sparked debate as to whether more can be […] Read More...
March 1, 2025

Canada’s beer industry braces for U.S. tariffs

The United States is set to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods on Tuesday, March 4. U.S. President Donald Trump has also threatened additional 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports that will come into effect later in March. That’s a potential double blow […] Read More...
February 28, 2025

U.S. tariffs expected to hit Canadian auto industry

U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are set to take place on March 4. Economists warn that the 25 percent tariffs will have a major impact on the Canadian economy. The auto industry is expected to be the most impacted. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports from Ottawa. Read More...
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