Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard says steel tariffs will hurt American consumers
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard began a tour of France on Monday, where he met with French President Emanuel Macron to discuss aerospace, but also the impact of U.S. imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Canada
Mar 5, 2018
Donald Trump: United States done being ‘the world’s piggy bank’
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was considering a range of options to address steel and aluminum imports that he said were unfairly hurting U.S. producers, including tariffs and quotas.
Politics
Feb 14, 2018
Trudeau to let Trump know proposed steel tariffs ‘unacceptable’
Prime Minister Trudeau said Friday that he has spoken in the past with President Donald Trump about the close U.S.-Canada trade ties, but did not provide details on any immediate talks with Trump in response to proposed tariffs placed on Canadian steel and aluminum.
Canada
Mar 2, 2018
Canada threatens retaliation for Trump’s trade tariffs
The day after announcing harsh global tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, U.S. President Donald Trump said he welcomed a trade war, which he adds, is easy to win. Now Europe is threatening retaliation, and as David Akin reports, Canada is being urged to do the same.
Global National
Mar 2, 2018
Trump using new tariffs as bargaining chip on NAFTA
There are more mixed messages from the U.S. president tonight. He’s now saying Canada might get a break from the hefty tariffs he intends to impose on steel and aluminum — but only if we make concessions on NAFTA. Mike Le Couteur reports.
Global National
Mar 5, 2018
U.S. Treasury Secretary responds to Cohn resignation
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin wished former White House economic adviser Gary Cohn well, after he resigned in response to proposed steel and aluminum tariffs.
Politics
Mar 7, 2018
Tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum will ‘compromise’ U.S. jobs
Minister of Innovation Navdeep Bains outlined the negative impact proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum would have on the American economy, including putting jobs in jeopardy.
Canada
Mar 8, 2018
U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel ‘boggle the mind’: Bains
Minister of Innovation Navdeep Bains said proposed tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum “boggles the mind” and goes against the history of partnership shared between Canada and the U.S.
Canada
Mar 8, 2018
Paul Ryan reacts to Trump’s tariffs, expresses concern over ‘unintended consequences’
U.S. House GOP Leader Paul Ryan expressed concern over the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports being signed by President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying he was concerned it could lead to “unintended consequences.”
World
Mar 8, 2018
Freeland said seeking full, permanent tariff exclusion for Canada
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said Thursday they would continue to push the U.S. to provide a full and permanent exclusion for Canada from U.S. tariffs. on steel and aluminum imports.
Canada
Mar 8, 2018
Canadian steel, aluminum producers face uncertain future
The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement means Canadian steel and aluminum will still be hit with massive tariffs when shipped to the U.S. As Mike Le Couteur reports, the Trump administration says it’s open to addressing the issue, but there’s no movement yet, and the industry continues to suffer.
Global National
Oct 2, 2018
Tariffs not affecting only steel, aluminum manufacturers
Many Canadian companies have celebrated the new USMCA trade agreement, but they’re disappointed costly tariffs on steel and aluminum are still in effect. As Reid Fiest reports, some Alberta businesses say their operations are feeling the pinch because of the trade war.
Global National
Oct 5, 2018
Government should not ratify USMCA until U.S. lifts tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports
Ken Neumann, National Director for United Steelworkers of Canada tells Mercedes Stephenson the steel industry in Canada is hurting and the government needs to stand firm and not ratify a deal unless all tariffs are lifted.
The West Block
Mar 31, 2019
‘We had your backs last week’: Trudeau visits aluminum factory in Quebec following tariff battle
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec premier Philippe Couillard visited the Rio Tinto AP60 Technology Centre Monday in Saguenay, Qc. It’s the first among several stops on a steel and aluminum tour amid continuing concerns about US tariffs.
Politics
Mar 12, 2018
Tariff exemptions not a ‘magical favour’ from U.S.: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday that the tariff exemptions from the U.S. on steel and aluminum wasn’t some “magical favour” being done by the U.S.
Money
Mar 12, 2018
Trump assured Trudeau there would be no steel, aluminum tariffs a year ago: Trudeau
PM Justin Trudeau told Anderson Cooper that it was a about a year ago when Trump assured him that there would be no tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Money
Mar 12, 2018
Trudeau comments as exemptions set to expire on tariffs of steel, aluminum
PM Justin Trudeau says his government has stressed the deep connection with the U.S. as exemptions on steel and aluminum are set to expire.
Money
Apr 30, 2018
Ford says steel, aluminium tariffs contributed to Oshawa GM closure
Speaking at Queen’s Park Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that the recent round of steel and aluminum tariffs between Canada and the US contributed to GM’s decision to leave Oshawa, Ontario.
Canada
Nov 26, 2018
Trudeau says Canada didn’t up anything to end steel, aluminum tariffs
Speaking in Hamilton, ON Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canada didn’t give up anything to end U.S. steel and aluminium tariffs, but that his team “stayed strong.”
Canada
May 17, 2019
Trump agrees to scrap tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum
U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to remove steep tariffs imposed on Canadian steel and aluminum products nearly a year ago. As David Akin reports, a final deal will be ratified within two days.
Global National
May 17, 2019