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Trump could scale back aluminum and steel tariffs ahead of midterms: reportA report in the Financial Times suggests U.S. President Donald Trump is considering scaling back some tariffs on steel and aluminum products. It would be a rare concession from Trump, who has made tariffs his signature economic policy. Touria Izri reports.EconomyFeb 13
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Poilievre targets Carney on cost of living, says Canadians ‘cannot afford’ basicsAt a press conference on Thursday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of making life less affordable for Canadians, saying housing, grocery and gas costs have all worsened. He also pointed to rising U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and lumber, warning millions of Canadian jobs could be at risk. Poilievre says the...CanadaApr 23
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Most Americans oppose tariffs on Canadian goods, poll findsA new Angus Reid Institute poll suggests many Americans don’t support tariffs on Canadian imports, even as the Trump administration keeps them in place on products like steel, aluminum and cars. The survey found 51 per cent of U.S. citizens say there should be no tariffs on Canadian goods, while MAGA Republicans are more likely...EconomyMar 11
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Premiums for aluminum in U.S. reach record highsPremiums for consumers buying aluminum in the U.S. have hit record highs as steep import tariffs continue to tighten global supplies. U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on the metal to 50 per cent in June with the aim of supporting investment in American production. Joe Scarpelli has this story and more in Business Matters...EconomyNov 10, 2025
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Ottawa defends dropping some counter tariffs against U.S. and ChinaThe federal government is facing some heat over their decision to exempt some Chinese and American steel and aluminum imports from counter tariffs. Mackenzie Gray explains how Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is defending the Liberals’ move, and what the decision could mean for businesses and the economy.Global NationalOct 20, 2025
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Carney set to meet Trump as trade war, tariffs hammer Canadian economyPrime Minister Mark Carney heads to Washington on Monday for his second high-stakes face-to-face meeting with the U.S. President. Pressure is mounting on Carney to find an off-ramp from U.S. tariffs that are hammering Canadian steel, aluminum and auto industries, among others. Nathaniel Dove reports on the prospects for a breakthrough.CanadaOct 5, 2025
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Global National: Oct. 5Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Washington on Monday for his second high-stakes face-to-face meeting with the U.S. President. Pressure is mounting on Carney to find an off-ramp from U.S. tariffs that are hammering Canadian steel, aluminum and auto industries, among others. Protests erupted across the U.S. on Sunday against President Donald Trump’s plans to...Global NationalOct 5, 2025
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This Week in Washington: Partisan race to redraw voting maps, steel and aluminum tariffs doubleTexas and California propose redrawing congressional district maps to influence the 2026 midterm elections, as U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum doubled this week. Global News Washington Correspondent Reggie Cecchini joins Miranda Anthistle for This Week in Washington.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoAug 22, 2025
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‘We aren’t going to kiss his backside’: Doug Ford says as Trump expands steel and aluminum tariffsOn Wednesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that Canada should hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump “twice as hard” as the Trump administration expanded its 50 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs to include more than 400 additional product categories on Tuesday. “We aren’t going to roll over. We aren’t going to kiss his backside. We’re going to...CanadaAug 20, 2025
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Tariffs and tractors: the hidden impact on Canada’s farmsAs U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium continue to impact some Canadian industries, it’s having a spillover effect on the equipment Canada’s farmers use. As Skylar Peters explains, farmers and the dealers that sell equipment are dealing with increased costs to do their jobs, but are trying to find ways to reduce the impact.CanadaSep 5, 2025
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Reaction as Carney removes tariffs on all U.S. goods covered by CUSMAPrime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is removing all tariffs on U.S. goods covered under the Canada/ United States/ Mexico agreement (or CUSMA). Carney says Canada will retain tariffs on steel, aluminum and automotive products as Carney works with the U.S. to resolve issues. Some may see this as a weakness, but as Keith Baldrey...Global News at Noon BCAug 22, 2025
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Ford government confirms $1B emergency loan plan for tariff-hit industriesThe Ford government has unveiled the first major pillar of its response to tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. The $1 billion confirmed by Ontario ministers on Wednesday – which comes as part of the new “Protecting Ontario Financing Program” – will provide emergency loans and support to impacted businesses in the steel, aluminum, and...CanadaAug 13, 2025
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Canada adjusts steel and aluminum tariffs with the U.S.Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory measures on American steel and aluminum tariffs Thursday morning. Richard Zussman has more on the negotiation tactic and other announcements made by Carney to get the deal done.Global News at Noon BCJun 19, 2025
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Automotive parts manufacturers association doesn’t want countertariffsAt a meeting in June, Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump set July 21st — as a target date to finalize a new Canada/U-S economic and security agreement. If a deal isn’t reached by then, Ottawa says it will escalate counter tariffs, particularly on steel, aluminum — and potentially auto parts. The...CanadaJul 6, 2025
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Steel and aluminum measures announced to counter U.S. tariffsThe federal government has announced steel and aluminum measures to counter U.S. tariffs. Andrew Wynn-Williams, Divisional VP of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters joins Jennifer Palma on Global News Morning Weekend BC to discuss if the help is enough.Global News Morning BCJun 21, 2025
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Canada announces retaliatory measures on US steel, aluminum tariffsCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory measures on U.S. steel and aluminum during a press conference on Thursday. “President Trump and I agreed to pursue negotiations towards a deal within the coming thirty days,” Carney said. “Canada will adjust its existing counter tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum products on the 21st of July...CanadaJun 19, 2025
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Carney to increase U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs if trade talks with Trump stallU.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on American steel and aluminum have been a thorn in the side of Canada’s economy for months. As Mackenzie Gray explains, Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will increase counter-tariffs if a trade deal isn’t reached with Trump by July 21.Global NationalJun 19, 2025
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Business Matters: Steel industry groups say Carney’s retaliatory plan for U.S. tariffs ‘falls short’The Canadian Steel Producers Association and United Steelworkers Union are panning Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs. Their response came hours after Carney announced a tariff countermeasure plan Thursday that includes retaliation against Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs a month from now, depending on how much progress the two...CanadaJun 20, 2025
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How will Carney respond to Trump’s steel and aluminum tariff hike?The federal government is mulling how to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump doubling tariffs on aluminum and steel imports to 50 per cent. David Akin explains why it’s more likely Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals will try to negotiate with the Trump administration instead of retaliating.Global NationalJun 4, 2025
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The West Block: June 15, 2025Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc tells the show Ottawa isn’t as close to a trade deal with Washington as it had hoped. And if that doesn’t change soon, the Carney government may increase its retaliation against U.S. doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs.The West BlockJun 15, 2025