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Quebec Aluminum Sector Eyes Hundreds of Millions in Aid

9/10/2025

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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced that Quebec's aluminum sector could receive "hundreds of millions" from a $5 billion fund due to U.S. tariffs.
Quebec produces nearly all Canadian aluminum, facing 50% tariffs on U.S. exports.
Joly emphasized the need for competitiveness, with fund distribution still undecided.
Jean Simard, president of the Aluminum Association of Canada, noted that 90% of exports go to the U.S.
The fund also allocates $150 million to support the steel industry.

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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced that Quebec's aluminum sector could receive "hundreds of millions" from a $5 billion fund due to U.S. tariffs.
Quebec produces nearly all Canadian aluminum, facing 50% tariffs on U.S. exports.
Joly emphasized the need for competitiveness, with fund distribution still undecided.
Jean Simard, president of the Aluminum Association of Canada, noted that 90% of exports go to the U.S.
The fund also allocates $150 million to support the steel industry.