Canada Rail Strike Threatens to Imperil US Auto, Chemical, Construction, and Food Industries

‘A prolonged railroad strike would severely disrupt the North American automotive supply chain,’ says AAPC President Matt Blunt.

Paul Boucher, president of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, speaks during a news conference to announce the results of strike votes at Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, on May 1, 2024. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press

News Analysis

Canada’s railway workers’ strike, if not resolved quickly, would have a significant effect on its largest trading partner, the United States.