steel tariffs

President Donald Trump on Monday floated another possible pause on automobile tariffs to give companies time to set up US supply chains, bringing more uncertainty to the deeply integrated North American vehicle industry.

Canadian mayors, workers and industry representatives are warning that the Trump administration's punishing tariffs on steel and aluminum could cost jobs and cause lasting damage to industries on both sides of the border.

The latest move in U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to realign global trade came into force on Wednesday as all countries, including Canada, were hit with 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States.

The three main federal party leaders marked Labour Day with promises of better working conditions and more benefits for Canadian workers, along with additional supports for businesses.

U.S. state governors meeting on Friday, July 14, 2017, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed their interest in seeing the NAFTA survive and continue beyond its upcoming renegotiation.