Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1491 - Canada’s Auto Industry at Crossroads with Jim Stanford

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre for Future Work, for a vital discussion on the future of Canada’s auto industry amid rising U.S. tariffs and shifting global trade dynamics. Together they examine the latest moves by Stellantis and General Motors — from Jeep production moving to the US to GM’s paused EV van line in Ingersoll — and what these developments mean for Canadian jobs, manufacturing, and sovereignty. Jim explains how Donald Trump’s tariff strategy could unravel decades of integration under the Free Trade Agreements and the Auto Pact before that and why Canada must rethink its industrial policy to protect and grow our manufacturing base. Jim also shares his vision for a stronger, self-reliant industrial strategy — one that safeguards good jobs, embraces the EV transition, and positions Canada for long-term competitiveness.