Doug Ford: U.S. abandoning plan to double steel, aluminum duties
What’s happening?
U.S. President Donald Trump is abandoning his plan to double incoming steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent, according to Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
Ford’s announcement comes after the province suspended its 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports stateside.
Effective March 12, the U.S. plans to increase duties on all steel and aluminum imports to 25 per cent — affecting Canada and other major suppliers.
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Steel industry layoffs already taking place
Algoma Steel, headquartered in Sault Ste. Marie, has eliminated approximately 20 positions as enhanced tariffs on steel and aluminum loom.
Spokesperson Laura Devoni confirmed in an email to the Toronto Star that the workforce reduction took place before Trump threatened to double the duties to 50 per cent.
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