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Canada's Bold Moves: $1B for Steel Industry Defense

7/17/2025

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Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled bold measures to shield Canada's steel industry from U.S. tariffs, including slashing foreign steel imports and imposing a hefty 50% tariff on excess imports from non-free trade agreement countries. He vowed to prioritize Canadian steel for national projects and committed $70 million for worker support alongside $1 billion for industry innovation, igniting hope for a resilient future.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled bold measures to shield Canada's steel industry from U.S. tariffs, including slashing foreign steel imports and imposing a hefty 50% tariff on excess imports from non-free trade agreement countries. He vowed to prioritize Canadian steel for national projects and committed $70 million for worker support alongside $1 billion for industry innovation, igniting hope for a resilient future.