US EditionTrump’s copper tariffs: Canada will ‘fight against it. Period,’ says Joly
CANADA, JUL 10 – Canada plans to resist a 50 percent U.S. tariff on copper imports with 52 percent of Canadian copper exports going to the U.S. in 2023, officials said.
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on imported copper, effective August 1, 2025, citing national security concerns.
- This tariff follows a similar approach used on steel and aluminum and comes days before a July 21 deadline for Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.
- Canada is the second-largest copper supplier to the U.S., with exports valued at $9.3 billion in 2023, and the tariff threatens supply chains and jobs on both sides.
- Marty Warren, USW National Director, stated, "Canadian workers didn't start this trade war, but they're the ones paying the price," urging immediate government action to support workers.
- Canada plans to resist the tariff aggressively while seeking exemption before the July 21 deadline to protect its copper industry and maintain trade stability.
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Ottawa Promises to ‘Fight Against’ Proposed US Copper Tariff
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada will “fight against” a proposed 50 percent tariff on all copper imports coming into the United States. The new tariff, announced July 9 by U.S. President Donald Trump, is set to take effect on Aug. 1, potentially having a considerable negative impact on Canadian copper producers, as over half of Canada’s copper exports go to the United States, according to the last available trade figures. “We’ll fight …
What was bound to happen happened: US President Donald Trump has once again announced the imposition of tariffs. This time, it's copper imports into the US that will be hit by up to 50%, starting August 1st. Canada will not be spared. Also read: Trump doubles tariffs starting Wednesday and here's what's impacted in Canada. This is what the White House tenant confirmed on his Truth Social network Wednesday evening, explaining his decision based o…
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24heures.caThe Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Mélanie Joly, said she took the 50% rates announced by Donald Trump seriously.
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