Discussion · Oral Questions
Scot Davidson Conservative
“High American tariffs are costing Canadian aluminum workers their jobs. The government added its own tariffs, which raised costs, but it is letting American companies avoid paying them. Why is the government hurting Canadian workers and businesses instead of protecting them?”
“Mr. Speaker, Spectra Aluminum in Bradford is facing layoffs and job losses as it deals with 100% stacking American tariffs. The Liberal government has responded by bringing in a countertariff that has raised costs for Canadians, but instead of using that as leverage to stand up for the 80,000 workers in Canadian downstream aluminum manufacturing, the Liberals are letting American firms dodge the tariff, by granting generous remissions. Why is the Liberal government undercutting the Canadian businesses and workers it is supposed to be protecting?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, Spectra Aluminum in Bradford is facing layoffs and job losses as it deals with 100% stacking American tariffs. The Liberal government has responded by bringing in a countertariff that has raised costs for Canadians, but instead of using that as leverage to stand up for the 80,000 workers in Canadian downstream aluminum manufacturing, the Liberals are letting American firms dodge the tariff, by granting generous remissions. Why is the Liberal government undercutting the Canadian businesses and workers it is supposed to be protecting?