US EditionSteel firms, workers to meet with MPs in Ottawa urging tariff action against U.S.
- The U.S. doubled tariffs from 25% to 50% on steel and aluminum imports, raising concerns in Canada about market access.
- The tariff increase prompted calls for Canadian government action, with Prime Minister Mark Carney declaring the escalation illegal.
- The Canadian Steel Producers Association urged imposing tariffs on unfairly traded steel entering Canada to protect jobs and investments.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford described the U.S. move as "unfortunate" and advocated for "tariff-for-tariff, dollar-for-dollar" retaliation.
- These developments increase pressure on Canada to respond with tariffs and safeguard its steel industry from market losses.
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The Toronto Star
Steel firms, workers to meet with MPs in Ottawa urging tariff action against U.S.
OTTAWA - Canadian steel companies and union workers are meeting with members of Parliament today with the hopes of convincing Ottawa to punch back at U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff
As U.S. tariffs again hit Quebec and Canadian steel and aluminum, Drummond MP Martin Champoux urged the federal government to help businesses and workers in the sector.
Cdn. Steel Companies To Meet With Government On Retaliatory Response To U.S. Tariffs - Canadian Manufacturing
Canadian steel companies and union workers are meeting with members of Parliament on Jun. 5 with the hopes of convincing Ottawa to punch back at U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff hike. Industry and labour groups, along with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, are all calling on the federal government to quickly implement matching tariffs to retaliate against the U.S. Trump doubled his duties on steel and aluminum products on Jun. 4 from 25 to 50 per c…
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