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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 19 MIN

Canada's steel industry faces new tariff headaches

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U.S. President Donald Trump dangled a carrot in front of Canada’s steel industry recently, offering a break on tariffs if steel companies commit to moving production to the U.S. Meanwhile, his administration has introduced new and different calculations for tariffs on manufactured goods. All this adds up to a Canadian steel industry that's facing uncertainty, layoffs and upheaval.

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