The imposition of tariffs on steel imports by the United States has led to significant job [1] losses in Canada, with hundreds of workers affected. The steel tariff policy has sent shockwaves through the Canadian manufacturing sector, with economists warning of broader economic repercussions in the coming weeks. Among the hardest-hit companies is Canada Metal […]
Glencore Plc is intensifying its cost-cutting efforts at its Canadian copper and zinc plants, building on job cuts made last year as part of a broader restructuring of its global smelting operations due to a decline in processing margins. The company’s copper plants in Quebec, along with several recycling sites in the US, will be […]
Canada has initiated a formal complaint [1] with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to the United States’ imposition of tariffs on Canadian steel imports. The U.S. recently increased tariffs on steel to 25%, ending exemptions and duty-free quotas that were previously in place for Canadian steel products. This decision has heightened trade tensions […]
As President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into force Wednesday, the European Union has responded [1] with officially implemented $28 billion retaliatory tariffs against the United States. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade dispute with President Donald Trump’s administration. The countermeasures that came into force today are […]
President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions by imposing sweeping tariffs on key trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, and China. Beginning his second term with a bold move, Trump reinstated a 25% tariff on steel imports, escalating the situation into a full-blown trade war with immediate retaliatory measures announced by affected nations. Effective from March […]
In a move that has shaken global trade, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reinstating a 25% tariff on steel imports. Effective March 12, 2025, the tariffs will apply to all countries without exemptions, reversing the previous exclusions granted under the 2018 measures. Based on recommendations from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard […]
Trump’s decision to bring on the 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports stepped up a long-promised trade war despite warnings from Europe and China. According to reports, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that Canada will resist any US tariffs on steel, announced by President Donald Trump, as this means to […]
Sojitz, Nippon Steel to Invest in Champion Iron’s Canada Mining Project Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel and trading house Sojitz will buy a 49% stake in the company’s Kami project in Canada for C$245 million ($170.41 million), as per reports. Sojitz Corporation has reached an agreement with Champion Iron Limited and Nippon Steel Corporation to participate in the […]
Stand.earth’s latest report “Fracked Fashion” [1], highlights how the fashion industry contributes to the fracking-derived petrochemical sector through its use of virgin polyester. The report reveals that over 100 fashion brands, including major names like H&M, Puma, and Adidas, have supply chains linked to oil and gas fracking in the Permian Basin in Texas. The […]
Public Eye has unveiled a comprehensive report, One-Earth Fashion [1], outlining 33 measurable targets aimed at reforming the global fashion system by 2030. The report identifies 12 key areas for transformation, including overproduction, greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and workers’ rights. The report sets ambitious goals, such as reducing the use of virgin materials by 40%, […]
The B.C. government has granted approval for nine wind energy projects — including one on Vancouver Island — so as to help power the province’s economy and illuminate 500,000 homes, Premier David Eby declared on Monday. B.C. Hydro opted the wind power projects immediately after gaining a strong response to its call for fresh renewable […]
In a rock chip and soil sampling program at its Tango lithium and Barbara projects in Canada, lately revamped Bayan Mining and Minerals (ASX: BMM) has pointed out high-value gallium potential in assay. Bayan made an announcement last week that it had received assent for modifying company’s name from Balkan Mining and Minerals. The company has […]
Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon is under increasing pressure over allegations of misleading consumers about its environmental impact. The accusations were brought forward by the Canadian environmental campaign group Stand.earth, claim that Lululemon is engaging in greenwashing. Stand.earth has filed legal complaints against Lululemon’s ‘Be Planet’ campaign in Canada, France, and the USA, arguing that the […]
