Minister Joly doubles down on Canadian material use in defence projects
Monday, June 2, 2025, 11:22 am
Minister Mélanie Joly announced a firm commitment to prioritize Canadian steel and aluminum for defence and infrastructure, a strategy prompted by looming tariff threats. The move signals a determined push for domestic sourcing, albeit with a hint of irony as global market forces pay no mind to national pride.
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As Trump threatens higher tariffs on Canadian metal, Melanie Joly says Canada will protect jobs and the industry at home
Watch: 'We've already lost 600 jobs in the sector across the country, and exports to the U.S. have reduced by 30 per cent'
Industry Minister Melanie Joly said the government is waiting to see if Trump follows through on his threat to increase steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent.
Cette annonce intervient juste après des menaces de Trump de hausser les tarifs sur ces matériaux à 50%.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and defence projects as President Donald Trump threatens to impose more tariffs. Joly met with aluminum industry leaders at a summit in Montreal on Sunday. Joly says the…
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