Source: Mike Blanchfield, The Canadian Press, May 31, 2018 WASHINGTON — U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says the U.S. will slap tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and European Union steel and aluminium as of midnight tonight. Canada, Mexico and Europe were exempted from import duties of 25 per cent on steel and 10 per cent on aluminum… Continue reading Trump hits Canadian steel, aluminum with tariffs
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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