US EditionPressure Mounts on Carney to Match Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
- On June 5, 2025, Canadian political leaders and industry representatives urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to match U.S. President Donald Trump's new 50 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum in Ottawa.
- Trump increased tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25 to 50 percent, citing national security concerns, while Prime Minister Carney indicated that Canada plans to carefully formulate its response amid ongoing detailed trade negotiations with the U.S.
- Industry officials warned the 50 percent tariffs will devastate Canadian steel and aluminum sectors, causing job losses and market closures, while provincial leaders pressed for immediate retaliatory increases.
- Melissa Lantsman urged Parliament to hold an emergency debate, emphasizing the necessity of promptly restoring Canada’s retaliatory tariffs to defend the steel industry. Meanwhile, Premier Doug Ford called for matching the U.S. Tariff increase to avoid being overwhelmed by the American measures.
- The heightened tariffs suggest escalating trade tensions that may increase costs for American consumers and pressure Canada to defend its sovereignty and industries while seeking a comprehensive trade and security deal.
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Canada’s steel industry is calling on the federal government to quickly match U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum — part of a growing chorus demanding swift retaliation. Canadian Steel Producers Association CEO Catherine Cobden said Trump’s tariffs are delivering a crushing blow to the Canadian steel industry. “At a 25 per cent tariff rate, we saw significant layoffs, curtailed investments and a significant dr…
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Ottawa does not want to add oil to the fire by imposing counter-tariffs now in response to 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum.
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