metals
Experts weigh in on lifting of tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum
United Steelworkers called removal “good news” but wants stronger measures to protect Canadian steel.
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Stelco buys remaining 37 acres next to Hamilton Works
Plans to capitalize on the demand for industrial lands in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
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Stelco pushes PM for help dealing with ‘changing landscape’ for steel
Emergency import restrictions on seven products that posed a “serious threat” to Canada’s steel industry are about to expire.
ABI submits offer to end 14 month lockout at aluminum smelter
Salaries will increase by an average of least 2.55% annually over a six-year collective agreement.
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Steel tariffs waived even with Trump’s tough trade talk
Commerce Department approved exemption requests from 370 companies for up to 4.1 million tons of foreign steel.
Stelco reports earnings of $125M in Q3, a sharp jump from last year
Volumes shipped by the Hamilton steelmaker surged more than 42% to 586 million tons.
NA aluminum associations urge end to tariffs before trade deal signed
Letter notes no tariffs or quotas are needed because of action already taken by the three countries.
EU tax on Harleys and other iconic US brands aims to ‘make noise’ in trade debate
Will begin taxing US imports worth $3.4 billion in response to Trump’s tariffs on European steel and aluminum.
US lawmakers rip Trump tariffs enacted in name of national security
Companies are feeling the fallout of higher metals prices and trade retaliation.
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US steel tariffs prompt ADF to impose work sharing at Quebec plant
Employees at its Terrebonne plant have seen their working hours cut 40% to 60%.
Canada beefs up anti-dumping measures ahead of US decision on duties
Exemptions expire June 1 on import duties of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum.
Trump plans to go ahead with steel, aluminum tariffs on EU
EU has threatened to impose retaliatory tariffs on US orange juice, peanut butter and other goods in return.
Manufacturing sales point to growth in economy: analysts
Much of the growth came from price appreciation but volumes were up.
Trudeau pledges $60M for smelter, declares byelection in riding days later
Several cabinet ministers, Liberal MPs have also visited Chicoutimi-Le Fjord to distribute millions of dollars in funding to local businesses.
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