Global National: Aug. 15, 2026 | Trump's tariff threat puts Stellantis plant, auto workers at risk

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There are growing calls to keep Canada's auto manufacturing front and centre in trade talks with the United States. On Friday, the union representing Canadian auto workers said it was informally advised by Stellantis that the company may not reopen its assembly plant in Brampton. Sean O’Shea has the story. U.S. President Donald Trump is facing pressure about the conditions thousands of U.S. sailors are enduring aboard the U.S.S Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for a record 250 days. Now, families are worried following reports of attempted suicides by crew members. Candice Cole has more from Washington. Canada is also trying to prepare for the new age of warfare. This week, Defence Minister David McGuinty met with leading military equipment suppliers, as the Canadian Armed Forces look to increase their own supply of drones and robots. Jillian Piper was at the meeting and has a behind-the-scenes look at what companies had to offer. For the first time in 40 years, Indy cars are n

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