Canada curbs steel imports to shield domestic industry from Trump tariffs

Canada’s Response to U.S. Steel Tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will restrict tariff-free imports of foreign steel to support domestic manufacturers affected by U.S. tariffs, pledging to prioritize Canadian steel for federal projects. The new measures include tightening tariff rate quotas and imposing additional tariffs on steel from countries like China, reflecting a shift towards diversifying trade partnerships.

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Canada will make it harder to bring in cheap steel from other countries to help its own steel workers who are struggling because the US has put big taxes on Canadian steel.

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