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Trimper Warns: U.S. Tariffs Threaten Labrador's Mining Jobs

2/18/2025

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Perry Trimper, MHA for Lake Melville, raises alarm over U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, fearing dire consequences for Labrador's mining economy. He emphasizes the anxiety stemming from Donald Trump's erratic economic threats, which could jeopardize jobs and inflate living costs in Newfoundland and Labrador. Trimper has engaged with mining leaders, including Vale, to address these pressing concerns.

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Perry Trimper, MHA for Lake Melville, raises alarm over U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, fearing dire consequences for Labrador's mining economy. He emphasizes the anxiety stemming from Donald Trump's erratic economic threats, which could jeopardize jobs and inflate living costs in Newfoundland and Labrador. Trimper has engaged with mining leaders, including Vale, to address these pressing concerns.