The decision could lead to unprecedented disruption of the rail network, causing severe damage to the Canadian economy and significantly impacting cross-border trade with the United States, according to Reuters.
Train cars at CN Rail's freight depot in Hamilton, Canada.
Shipments of grain and coal are expected to be paralyzed, as are the transport of petroleum products, chemicals and
Cars have also been delayed. Industry groups have urged the Canadian government to stop the situation, noting that Canadian railways move about $277 billion worth of goods a year. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on August 21 that CN and CPKC must resolve their differences with the Teamsters at the negotiating table, but did not mention whether the government could intervene, according to The Guardian.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/duong-sat-cho-hang-canada-te-liet-185240822214051518.htm
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