Stelco Layoffs Hamilton
“I would just take note that this situation is caused by the U.S. tariffs, and…the CEO of the ultimate owner of Stelco, Cleveland Cliffs, applauded President Trump for putting those tariffs on,” said Carney.Reported by 3 of 4 outlets; wording from National Post.
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The Trump administration imposed 50 per cent tariffs on foreign steel under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act last year.
Stelco Holdings Inc. on Monday said it was laying off up to 500 workers at its Hamilton and Lake Erie facilities, with the company citing the ongoing trade crisis, weak demand and continued import pressure.
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“Our thoughts are with the workers and the families who have been betrayed by the company.”
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Mark Carney blasts U.S.-owned Stelco after Hamilton layoffs, says workers were 'betrayed'
'It's devastating': Hundreds of Stelco workers in Hamilton and Nanticoke face uncertain future due to layoffs
How it changed
- 28 Sep
“We expect that a significant number of employees affected by the infinite idle at Hamilton should be absorbed at Lake Erie Works,” the company said in a statement.
- 29 Sep
Stelco Holdings Inc. on Monday said it was laying off up to 500 workers at its Hamilton and Lake Erie facilities, with the company citing the ongoing trade crisis, weak demand and continued import pressure.
- 30 Sep
In a memo obtained by CBC News, Stelco vice-president of sales Frederic Fafard called the situation "an unfortunate but necessary action to help ensure the survival of Stelco in what has become a challenging and unsustainable market."
Coverage 13 articles
3 Oct Why Cleveland Cliffs’ decision to idle Stelco operations is ‘nation wrecking' — and what Carney needs to do
Toronto Star
1 Oct Is there still a future for the Canadian steel industry?
Toronto Star
30 Sep Stelco layoffs raise legal questions over job pledges in Cleveland-Cliffs takeover
Toronto Star- 30 Sep Stelco's U.S. owner to face 'fullest extent of the law' over layoffs: PM Carney
CBC
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30 Sep ‘No amount of money’ would have avoided Stelco slowdown, job loss: CEO
Global News
30 Sep Mark Carney blasts U.S.-owned Stelco after Hamilton layoffs, says workers were 'betrayed'
Toronto Star
29 Sep Carney says workers have been ‘betrayed’ by steelmaker Stelco’s layoffs
National Post
29 Sep John Ivison: There’s more to the Stelco shutdown than Trump winning and Canada losing
National Post
29 Sep Stelco cuts expose domino effect of tariffs through supply chain: Experts
Toronto Star- 29 Sep 'It's devastating': Hundreds of Stelco workers in Hamilton and Nanticoke face uncertain future due to layoffs
CBC - 29 Sep Ford government given advance warning of Stelco layoffs
Global News - 28 Sep Stelco idling Hamilton, Ont., plant, concentrating production at Lake Erie facility
Toronto Star 
28 Sep Stelco to lay off 350 workers at Hamilton steel plant: union
Global News
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