By Canadian Press

Joly promises quick decision on help for steel, aluminum industries rocked by tariffs

Jun 19, 2025 | 9:51 AM

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada’s steel and aluminum industries are in a state of emergency due to U.S. tariffs and the federal government will “take a decision very quickly” on how it can help.

Joly says she was in contact with CEOs in both sectors this morning and she understands workers are anxious.

Her comments come as the heads of the Canadian Steel Producers Association and the United Steel Workers are visiting Parliament Hill.

The groups are set to hold a press conference later this afternoon.

U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports back in March.

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On June 3, Trump doubled the tariffs to 50 per cent in a move that industry analysts say threatens to cripple Canada’s steel industry.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025.

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