Shawn Fain
Shawn Fain is the current president of the United Auto Workers (UAW), a prominent labor union representing over 350,000 workers in the automotive industry in the United States. He has been vocal against former President Donald Trump, calling him a 'scab' and a 'clown,' while also engaging in actions against perceived threats to workers' rights. Recently, he has faced criticism for the UAW's support of tariffs that could negatively impact workers in Canada and Mexico.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 6.33 | 0.07% | +20% | 331,002,651 | 265,629 | $21,000,000 | 16,852$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.50 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 36,119 | $2,700,000 | 1,437$ |
| Germany | 2 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 83,783,942 | 93,852 | $3,845,000 | 4,307$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 609 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,100 | $530,000 | 215$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 55,813 | $340,000 | 195$ |
| Canada | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,662 | $1,700,000 | 745$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 15,396 | $48,000 | 26$ |
| Totals | 12 | 657,338,185 | 488,180 | $30,169,000 | 23,782$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
In a recent Lever Time interview, the United Automobile Workers president, Shawn Fain, summed up the discordant political moment.
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Canada:
UAW president Shawn Fain’s position on tariffs was particularly hurtful to John D'Agnolo.
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United States:
UAW president Shawn Fain praised Trump for enacting major tariffs on foreign-made automobiles and parts.
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Germany:
Shawn Fain, UAW President, supports Trump's tariffs as a means to bring jobs back to the USA.
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Venezuela:
The leader of the United Auto Workers, Shawn Fain, has praised the president's actions.
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United States:
Pannebecker mentioned Shawn Fain, the president of the UAW, as someone who has recently supported Donald Trump's tariff plan.
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United Kingdom:
Shawn Fain, the UAW’s president, applauded Trump for stepping up to end the free trade disaster.
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Guyana:
UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement that the tariffs are a major step in the right direction for autoworkers.
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Germany:
Shawn Fain, the chairman of the United Auto Workers, praised the US government for ending the 'free trade disaster' affecting the working class.
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Vietnam:
UAW President Shawn Fain praised Trump's tax for potentially bringing thousands of good-paying auto jobs back to the U.S.
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