Prime Minister Mark Carney is actively negotiating with U.S. President Donald Trump to secure a new trade and security deal that would lift tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, which have recently doubled to 50%. Ontario Premier Doug Ford emphasized the urgency of these discussions and indicated that retaliatory tariffs may be necessary if a deal isn’t reached soon. In parallel, federal officials are meeting with industry leaders to devise strategies to protect Canada’s steel and aluminum sectors amid rising tensions and potential job losses.
