Unifor-UAW rift over tariffs not a priority for union president Lana Payne

Payne and Fain.jpg — Unifor President Lana Payne, left, and UAW President Shawn Fain have differing opinions on U.S. tariffs on auto imports.

April 02, 2025 01:33 PM

Unifor National President Lana Payne isn’t about to press her U.S. counterpart to reverse his support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose 25-per-cent tariffs on all foreign cars and auto parts.

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