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Palliser Furniture

20
employees affected
Media Report
Retrospective

Palliser Furniture laid off approximately 40 workers in early 2026 due to staffing reorganization and the impact of Trump-era tariffs. At the same time, the company hired about 20 workers for other manufacturing roles at its Winnipeg plant. The layoffs mainly affected employees doing wood frame building, foam cutting, and assembly, while new hires focus on cutting and sewing material, previously done in Mexico.

Key Facts

Announced Date
February 6, 2026
Effective Date
January 1, 2026
Province
Manitoba
Industry
Manufacturing
Laid Off
20
Company Type
private
Source
News Media

Company Info

English Name
Palliser Furniture

Raw Data (1 source article)

Palliser announces layoffs in response to Trump's tariffs

Woodworking Network·Feb 6, 2026