U.S.-based truck maker Paccar Inc. has laid off 300 workers at its Sainte-Thérèse, Que., plant, just weeks before a 25 per cent U.S. import tariff on commercial trucks is set to take effect on Nov. 1.

The manufacturing plant builds Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks and depends heavily on exports to the U.S.

In a statement, the union said it is calling for urgent government intervention.

“These workers are the latest victims of the trade war being waged against us by the United States,” said Unifor Québec director Daniel Cloutier. He said the union will do everything in its power to support its members who are severely impacted by this announcement.

He added that “this situation is a wake-up call,” warning that the tariffs could cost the plant its American customers. “If the Sainte-Thér

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