Even If Exempted, Canada Steel Industry Sees Dumping Risk

Even If Exempted, Canada Steel Industry Sees Dumping Risk
Canadian officials are trying to secure an exemption from potential U.S. tariffs on steel and have threatened retaliation if the plan goes ahead. Jo Yong-hak/Reuters
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TORONTO—Canada’s steel sector could be wounded by U.S. tariffs even if the country is exempt from the 25 percent duty promised by President Donald Trump, as cheap steel previously sold south of the border floods into Canada, industry leaders said on Friday.

Canadian officials are trying to secure an exemption from potential U.S. tariffs on steel and have threatened retaliation if the plan goes ahead.