US EditionJoly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure
- On June 1, 2025, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly pledged to give priority to domestically produced steel and aluminum for government defence and infrastructure initiatives.
- This commitment follows rising U.S. Tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, with President Trump threatening to raise rates from 25% to 50% starting June 3, 2025.
- Canadian steel makes up about a quarter of U.S. Steel imports, but recent tariffs have pressured domestic producers, including Montreal-based Sinobec Group Inc., which sought legal protection from creditors amid financial challenges.
- United Steelworkers national director Marty Warren emphasized the ongoing need for more robust trade enforcement to protect workers facing increasing challenges from trade competition.
- The government’s decision aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and protect jobs but its success depends on future trade developments and enforcement measures.
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Ottawa. Canada’s federal government will use domestic steel and aluminum to develop infrastructure and defense while U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are in place, said Industry Minister Melanie Joly.
This announcement comes just after Trump's threats to raise prices on these materials to 50%.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum amid Trump tariff threats
Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and defence projects as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose more tariffs, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Sunday.
Joly to prioritize Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure
Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and defence projects as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose more tariffs, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Sunday.
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