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Air Transat Faces Flight Suspensions Amid Pilot Strike Notice

  Air Transat has announced it will gradually suspend flights starting Monday following a 72-hour strike notice issued by its pilots’ union. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing roughly 700 pilots, delivered the notice after nearly a year of unsuccessful negotiations with the airline’s parent company, Transat A.T. Inc. Background The union filed the strike notice on Sunday, giving pilots the legal right to walk off the job as early as Wednesday. Last week, pilots voted 99% in favor of strike action , underscoring their frustration over stalled contract talks. ALPA leaders emphasized that pilots do not want to strike but feel compelled to act after management failed to meet demands for a modernized agreement. Airline Response Air Transat confirmed it will begin suspending flights gradually between December 8 and 9 to prepare for a possible full shutdown. The company stated it is working “around the clock” to reach a deal and minimize disruption for trave...
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Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Trucks, Exempts USMCA Partners

 

                                            U.S. President Donald Trump 


U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks, a move aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing and shielding American companies from foreign competition. The measure, set to take effect on November 1, 2025, also includes a 10% tariff on imported buses, such as school and city buses.

In a significant carveout, vehicles traded under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) will be exempt from the new duties, ensuring that North American trade flows remain largely unaffected. The administration also extended tariff relief on certain auto parts until 2030, providing U.S. automakers with additional cost flexibility.

Officials said the tariffs are designed to encourage manufacturers to build more vehicles in the United States, while discouraging reliance on foreign-made truck parts. The policy is expected to benefit American companies such as PACCAR and Ford, while potentially raising costs for importers outside North America.

The announcement follows months of speculation and debate over the administration’s trade strategy, with Trump framing the move as a step toward “protecting U.S. jobs and industries from unfair outside competition”.


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