Carney Condemns U.S. Steelmaker Over Job Cuts Linked to Trump Tariffs

Canadian PM Mark Carney accuses U.S. steelmaker of betraying workers as layoffs linked to Trump tariffs spark legal threats.

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September 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Toronto, Canada — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has strongly criticized the U.S. steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs for laying off workers at its Stelco subsidiary, linking the job cuts to the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The prime minister accused the company of breaching its legal obligations following its $2.4 billion acquisition of Stelco in 2024, which included binding employment commitments. Carney said the government is prepared to take legal action if the company fails to meet these obligations.

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Stelco announced that up to 500 workers could be affected as it shifts production from its Hamilton, Ontario, plant to a facility in Nanticoke, Ontario. The company attributed the changes to reduced demand caused by U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel, which have intensified the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations.

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