Quebec Aluminum Smelters More Resilient Than Expected Despite US Tariffs
A major aluminum association in Canada says the impact of U.S. tariffs on the industry has been less dire than expected. Jean Simard, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association of Canada, says the industry is operating at 95 percent capacity. “No slowdown, no layoffs,” Simard said in an interview with The Canadian Press on […].
TL;DR
- Canadian aluminum industry operating at 95 percent capacity despite U.S. tariffs.
- No significant slowdown or layoffs reported due to the tariffs.
- Industry leaders express concern about future uncertainty and lack of visibility.
- Talks to renew the North American free-trade agreement are a point of concern.