Episode

May 12th, 2026 | Unifor President Lana Payne on USMCA talks; Mazda delays EV by 2 years

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Automotive News Daily Drive
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May 12, 2026
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Summary

Unifor President Lana Payne discusses what Canadian auto workers want from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement renegotiations, including its push for a “sell in North America, build in North America” rule. Mazda delays its first dedicated electric vehicle by two years and slashes its EV investment nearly in half, pivoting to hybrids. Plus, a look at Automotive News’ series on the state of trade in 2026.