"North American Auto Industry in Crisis: Union President Blames Imported Cars, Mazda Delays Electric Vehicle Plans. In a shocking statement, Jerry Dias, president of Unifor, Canada's largest private sector union, has identified a staggering 5 million imported cars as the root of the region's automotive woes. Dias' comments come as Mazda Motor Corp. has announced a two-year delay in its plans to launch an electric vehicle in North America, citing a saturated market and increasing competition. As the auto industry continues to grapple with the transition to electric vehicles and the impact of global trade policies, Dias' assertion highlights the complex challenges facing the sector and raises questions about the future of the North American auto market."


Unifor president: 5 million imported cars are North America’s real problem; Mazda delays EV by 2 years  Automotive News