An arbitrator’s ruling says that Stellantis must end its COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Canada, which pleases the union representing workers at the automaker and could lead to some suspended employees returning to their jobs.

Kellie Meiman Hock, managing partner at international trade consultancy McLarty Associates, said Thursday that the USMCA, which replaced the NAFTA, has been effective in its early days at resolving some labor issues.

The strategy is part of GM's mission to become the most inclusive company in the world. GM's new diversity, equity and inclusion team is leading the effort.

The U.S. request for Mexico to look into possible rights abuses at Teksid Hierro de Mexico in the northern border state of Coahuila comes under the 2020 trade deal that aims to improve conditions at Mexican workplaces.