PM Mark Carney’s Bold New Tariffs to Save Canada’s Steel Industry

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new tariffs on Chinese steel this week—an aggressive move to defend Canada’s steel manufacturing sector amid rising global trade tensions. The announcement, delivered at Walter Steel in Hamilton, Ontario (Bill’s hometown!) sends a clear message: Canada is ready to stand up for its workers and industries.In Episode 179 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, Bill unpacks what this decision means for the steel industry, Canadian workers, and the country’s trade relationships. With Hamilton at the heart of the conversation, Bill shares local reaction from industry leaders and workers who’ve long felt the pressure of foreign imports and political inaction. Is Carney’s plan the lifeline the industry has been waiting for? And how will it shape Canada’s economic future?Don’t forget to like, follow and subscribe across our channels! Thank you.This episode was recorded on: July 17, 2025Become a YouTube channel member or paid SubStack subscriber to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, MORAL OF THE STORY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisisbillkelly.bsky.socialFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBillKellyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebillkellypodcastSubStack: billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents. Thanks for joining these critical discussions in critical times!CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Economic Challenges in Canada05:11 Prime Minister Carney's Steel Industry Announcement10:52 Impact of Tariffs and Trade AgreementsFURTHER READINGPrime Minister Carney announces new measures to protect and strengthen Canada’s steel industryhttps://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2025/07/16/prime-minister-carney-announces-new-measures-protect-and-strengthCarney announces new measures to support steel industry, prevent dumping, amid trade warhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-announces-new-measures-to-support-steel-industry-prevent-dumping-amid-trade-war/Canada introduces tariffs on trade partners to protect domestic industrieshttps://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/7/16/canada-introduces-tariffs-on-trade-partners-to-protect-domestic-industriesCanada to target steel originating from China with new tariffshttps://www.biv.com/news/canada-to-target-steel-originating-from-china-with-new-tariffs-10949451HASHTAGS#News#Politics#BreakingNews#PoliticalNews#PoliticalCommentary#NewsToday#NewsUpdates#NewsCommentary#PoliticalCommentary#CanadaNews#TodayNews#Tariffs This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe