Manufacturing

Auto industry calls for beefed-up border after costly blockade of Ambassador Bridge

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The auto industry wants a plan to prevent a future blockade of the Ambassador Bridge, a vital trade corridor for Canada and the United States. (REUTERS)
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By:
David Kennedy
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By:
Automotive News Canada
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March 17, 2022 05:47 PM

The February blockade of the Ambassador Bridge that connects Windsor, Ontario, with Detroit exposed the vulnerabilities of Canada’s supply chain, although it could be months before the federal and provincial governments enact measures that prevent a repeat. In the meantime, the auto industry remains vulnerable when it can ill afford another disruption.

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