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Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure

Daily Commercial News June 03, 2025 1 min read
Construct Connect Canada
Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure
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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced that Canadian steel and aluminum will be prioritized for national infrastructure and defense projects. This decision comes amidst threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose additional tariffs on these materials. Joly's comments followed a summit with aluminum industry leaders in Montreal. The Canadian government is closely monitoring the situation as they await further actions from the US administration.