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Don’t support Trump tariffs then blame Stelco job cuts on ’act of God,’ minister Joly warns Cleveland-Cliffs - Radio-Canada

·Oct 8, 2026
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RCIPosted: October 8, 2026 9:54 AMBrett Bundale (new window) · The Canadian Press Canada's industry minister said Wednesday Stelco Holdings Inc. cannot use the trade war to justify cutting jobs it committed to when it bought the Hamilton-based steel plant, particularly when the head of its U. S. parent company has publicly backed steel tariffs. Melanie Joly told reporters that the chief executive of U. S.-based Cleveland-Cliffs has supported steel tariffs and therefore cannot characterize the company's plan to lay off up to 500 workers due to tariffs and market pressures as beyond its control.

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