Overview

• Doug Ford said Cleveland-Cliffs boss Lourenco Goncalves "doesn’t give two hoots" about Stelco workers.
• At a Hamilton press conference, Ford called on Stelco to find a different owner, arguing the current leadership does not support its workforce.
• Goncalves has praised U.S. steel tariffs under President Donald Trump, including a move to double duties from 25 to 50 per cent.
• He also applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce decision to expand the scope of steel and aluminum tariffs earlier this week.
• Cleveland-Cliffs did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Ford’s remarks and the province’s funding announcement.