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  "id": 12894364,
  "title": "Trump’s steel tariffs likely here for ‘long term:’ Canadian industry group",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/trumps-steel-tariffs-likely-here-for-long-term-canadian-industry-group",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T15:27:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12092625/donald-trump-steel-tariffs-industry-impact/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canadian steel industry representatives are concerned that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs may be in place for an extended period, potentially disrupting the industry. John Cuddihy, a vice president with the Canadian Steel Producers Association, stated that from a financial perspective, it may be difficult for the United States to remove tariffs across the board. The Canadian Steel Producers Association's representative emphasized that the situation suggests tariffs could persist \"for awhile.\"\n\nCuddihy did not provide specifics on the impact of U.S. steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs' decision to lay off around 350 employees at Hamilton's Stelco plant. However, Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves defended the company's decision, stating that there is no market for the amount of galvanized steel produced in Canada within the country. He emphasized the need to export the steel to the United States. Goncalves denied that his support and donations to Trump influenced his decision and also rejected the notion that he was seeking a generous financial support package from the Canadian government.\n\nThe Canadian government's Industry Minister Mélanie Joly expressed extreme disappointment in Cleveland-Cliffs' layoff plans, noting that the company's takeover of Stelco in 2024 is conditional on maintaining the number of unionized and non-unionized employees. These conditions remain in effect, regardless of business strategy or market conditions.",
  "summary": "The Canadian Steel Producers Association vice president says we need to deal the world as it is, not as we would like it to be, as U.S.-owned Hamilton plant lays off workers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Canadian steel industry fears long-term Trump tariffs",
    "Cleveland-Cliffs cuts 350 jobs at Hamilton Stelco plant",
    "Canadian Minister Mélanie Joly disappointed in layoffs"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Trump’s steel tariffs likely here for ‘long term:’ Canadian industry group",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/trumps-steel-tariffs-likely-here-for-long-term-canadian-industry-group-12896558",
        "published": "2026-10-08T15:27:46.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/us-will-recognize-palestinian-state-after-trumps-term-ends-in-two",
        "published": "2026-10-08T16:16:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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