Canadian Steel and Aluminum Workers Face Growing Layoffs as U.S. Tariffs Take Hold
Hundreds have already been affected by U.S. tariffs imposed on March 12, with fears mounting over further disruptions as additional tariffs loom on April 2.
- Over 200 Canadian workers in the steel and aluminum sectors have been laid off following the implementation of U.S. tariffs on March 12, with additional layoffs anticipated.
- Canada Metal Processing Group has cut 140 jobs, while Ontario-based Algoma Steel has laid off 27 workers, citing challenges in finding new Canadian customers.
- The United Steelworkers union warns that up to 100,000 members could be impacted if additional tariffs take effect on April 2, marking a potential escalation in the crisis.
- The Canadian government has introduced measures such as earlier access to employment insurance and a multibillion-dollar aid program, but advocates are calling for broader systemic reforms.
- Economists caution that the longer tariffs remain in place, the greater the economic uncertainty and labor market disruptions for Canadian workers and businesses.
New York Post 
