Representatives from Canada's steel and aluminum industries welcomed news on Friday that the government has struck a deal with the U.S. that will bring an end to tariffs on the two metals when they are exported to America. "It's everything we've always asked for," said Jean Simard, spokesperson for the Aluminum Association of Canada, in a phone interview. "We think it's a great victory for Canada, for the industry and the North American industry as a whole." Neumann said his organization is pleased with the agreement, but the government needs to do more to protect Canada's domestic steel industry from cheap imported steel. The group that represents Canada's steel industry also welcomed the news.

Source: CBC News May 17, 2019 19:16 UTC