Source: Alexander Panetta, The Canadian Press, April 30, 2018 WASHINGTON – The United States has delayed the imposition of steel and aluminum tariffs for another month, with a late-evening announcement Monday that pushed the internationally contentious issue off to June 1. The announcement came just before the deadline for the tariffs taking effect and marked the… Continue reading White House delays tariffs on Canada, Mexico and EU for another month
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Canada gives border security extra powers to crack down on cheap steel, aluminum
Source: Joanna Smith, The Canadian Press, March 27, 2018 OTTAWA — The Liberal government is taking extra steps to crack down on companies that try to ship cheap foreign steel and aluminum through the domestic market, while sending a signal to the U.S. administration that Canada is not the problem. “We have the laws on… Continue reading Canada gives border security extra powers to crack down on cheap steel, aluminum
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau back in Regina to talk steel
Source: CBC News, March 14, 2018 Trudeau will mean with Evraz workers, steel industry leaders Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be back in Regina for the second time in a week on Wednesday, he will meet with workers and leaders from the steel industry. Trudeau’s day has started off in Sault Ste. Marie but he… Continue reading Prime Minister Justin Trudeau back in Regina to talk steel
Trudeau says ending tariff exemptions for Canadian steel would hurt U.S. economy
Source: Geordon Omand, The Canadian Press , March 14, 2018 SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Justin Trudeau is telling steel workers in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., that it makes no sense for the U.S. to reverse its decision to exempt Canada from trade tariffs on steel and aluminum. The prime minister says restricting Canadian steel imports… Continue reading Trudeau says ending tariff exemptions for Canadian steel would hurt U.S. economy
Canada and Mexico to be exempt from U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum
Source: Pete Evans, CBC News, March 8, 2018 Both countries could lose their special status if White House changes its mind as NAFTA talks unfold Canada and Mexico will be exempt from tariffs on steel and aluminum imported into the United States, but there’s no guarantee that will be the case forever. A little after… Continue reading Canada and Mexico to be exempt from U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum
Is Canadian steel and aluminum actually a security risk to U.S.?
Source: Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press, March 8, 2018 OTTAWA — “We believe, and our counsel believes, that this is a perfectly valid interpretation of ‘national security’ the way that it’s used in section 232, which is much broader than you might think in terms of usual parlance.” — U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, Feb.… Continue reading Is Canadian steel and aluminum actually a security risk to U.S.?
White House: No exemptions from steel, aluminum tariffs
Source: Kevin Freking and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press , March 4, 2018 WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration appears unbowed by broad domestic and international criticism of his planned import tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying Sunday that the president is not planning on exempting any countries from the stiff duties. Speaking on CNN’s… Continue reading White House: No exemptions from steel, aluminum tariffs
Morneau says Canada ‘prepared to react’ against U.S. tariffs if necessary
Source: CTV News, March 4, 2018 After U.S. President Donald Trump announced a proposal to slap hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Finance Minister Bill Morneau says Canada is ready to retaliate if necessary. “Canada is an integral part of the supply chain on steel and aluminum in North America,” Morneau told CTV Question… Continue reading Morneau says Canada ‘prepared to react’ against U.S. tariffs if necessary
‘This is a big concern’: Saskatchewan politicians speak out about U.S. steel import tariffs
Source: CBC News, March 2, 2018 Hefty new tariffs announced for imports – 25 per cent for steel and 10 per cent for aluminum An U.S. announcement imposing hefty tariffs for imports of steel could have major implications for Saskatchewan, say local politicians. “To the extent we have a major producer of steel here with… Continue reading ‘This is a big concern’: Saskatchewan politicians speak out about U.S. steel import tariffs
Trump itching to announce tariffs on steel and aluminum; Canada watching warily
Source:The Canadian Press, March 1st, 2018 WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to make an announcement with wide-ranging implications for the global economy and potentially far-flung ripple effects on the international trading system, not to mention on cross-border commerce with America’s neighbours. He’s scheduled to make a decision on tariffs for steel and… Continue reading Trump itching to announce tariffs on steel and aluminum; Canada watching warily