Government of Canada announces next steps in its response plan to unjustified U.S. tariffs
February 2, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada today announced the next steps in its response plan to the unjustified U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.
The government will be:
- Launching a challenge at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the U.S. tariffs.
- Providing $2 billion in support to the Canadian steel and aluminum industries.
- Working with like-minded countries to address the issue of global overcapacity in the steel and aluminum industries.
The U.S. tariffs are unjustified and harmful to the Canadian economy. They are based on the false claim that Canadian steel and aluminum pose a threat to U.S. national security. This claim is simply not true.
The Canadian government has repeatedly stated that it will not negotiate under duress. The government will continue to stand up for the interests of Canadian workers and businesses.
The government’s response plan is designed to protect the Canadian steel and aluminum industries and to ensure that Canada’s interests are defended at the WTO.
Quotes
“The U.S. tariffs are unjustified and harmful to the Canadian economy. We will not negotiate under duress. We will continue to stand up for the interests of Canadian workers and businesses.” – Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
“The Canadian steel and aluminum industries are vital to our economy. We will provide them with the support they need to weather this storm.” – Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion
“We will work with like-minded countries to address the issue of global overcapacity in the steel and aluminum industries.” – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade
Background
On March 1, 2018, the U.S. imposed tariffs of 25% on Canadian steel and 10% on Canadian aluminum. The tariffs were based on the claim that Canadian steel and aluminum pose a threat to U.S. national security.
The Canadian government has repeatedly stated that the U.S. tariffs are unjustified and harmful to the Canadian economy. The government has also stated that it will not negotiate under duress.
The Canadian government has been working with like-minded countries to address the issue of global overcapacity in the steel and aluminum industries. The government has also been providing support to the Canadian steel and aluminum industries.
Related links
- Government of Canada’s response plan to the U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum
- WTO dispute settlement process
- Canadian steel industry
- Canadian aluminum industry
Government of Canada announces next steps in its response plan to unjustified U.S. tariffs
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