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    October 17, 2025

    Op-Ed: Canadian Steel Producers Association rebukes 'misinformed' trade analysis

    Written by Catherine Cobden

    International trade is going through one of its most significant upheavals in decades. Allies and partners are coping with disruption caused by unfair trade practices and overcapacity, particularly in the steel sector.

    However, as advanced economies are finding new ways to protect their national industries from the impacts of these disruptive elements, it’s important to distinguish fact from conjecture. More than ever, these uncertain times demand that attention be paid to facts and that organizations use these facts to call out misinformation from allies and foes alike. 

    Catherine Cobden

    Catherine Cobden is president and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA).

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