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    June 20, 2025

    AMU: Canada tightens trade policy on tariff tensions

    Written by Nicholas Bell

    Canada is ramping up its economic counteroffensive against the US’ decision to double tariffs on Canadian aluminum to 50%, unveiling a sweeping series of policy changes aimed at protecting domestic producers and asserting trade sovereignty through its own protectionist measures.

    The moves include reciprocal procurement restrictions, import quotas, a strategic financing facility for large firms, and the formation of stakeholder task forces for aluminum industries.

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