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Canadian steel firms say weak tariff response risks wider layoffs

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The U.S. has increased tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum to 50% .

So far, Canada has decided not to match that, keeping its retaliatory levies at 25% .

The Canadian Steel Producers Association says it is preparing for thousands more job losses.

The United Steelworkers union also criticized the government’s plan as “too narrow”.

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English

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