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Canada Boosts Steel Sector Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

11/27/2025

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $500 million in funding and tighter tariff-rate quotas to support Canada's steel and lumber sectors facing U.S. tariffs.
The government stated the changes could create over $850 million in domestic demand for Canadian steel.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump terminated trade talks with Canada, citing concerns over an Ontario government ad that criticized tariffs.
Carney confirmed that discussions with the United States have not resumed.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $500 million in funding and tighter tariff-rate quotas to support Canada's steel and lumber sectors facing U.S. tariffs.
The government stated the changes could create over $850 million in domestic demand for Canadian steel.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump terminated trade talks with Canada, citing concerns over an Ontario government ad that criticized tariffs.
Carney confirmed that discussions with the United States have not resumed.