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Spring Economic Update takes steps forward, but more needed to protect jobs and industries

April 29, 2026 | Media Releases

TORONTO – The United Steelworkers union (USW) says the Spring Economic Update includes useful steps on Buy Canadian, skilled trades, defence procurement and the Canada Strong Fund, but more action and clarity are needed to support workers and protect Canada’s industrial base as the trade war with the U.S. continues to threaten jobs, production and […]

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Canadian Steelworkers play key role in crackdown on unfair trade practices

April 29, 2026 | Media Releases

TORONTO – Critical testimony from Canadian Steelworkers has played a crucial role in a major decision by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) to crack down on foreign dumping of unfairly traded steel into Canada. Members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) were key witnesses in a CITT investigation that has resulted in the tribunal […]

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Trump’s “tariff relief” ultimatum is economic coercion – Canada must stand up for steel jobs

April 27, 2026 | Media Releases

TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement on reports that the Trump administration is offering tariff relief to Canadian steel and aluminum companies only if they commit to moving production to the United States:  “Let’s be clear: this isn’t relief – it’s blackmail and extortion.  The United States […]

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