Canadian producers argued the whole dispute was wrong-headed from the beginning, and took focus off a common problem for Canada and U.S. aluminum producers: cheaper Chinese imports. In response the Liberal government drafted a long preliminary list of American products in the crosshairs. It included American raw aluminum products but also value-added products like refrigerators, washing machines and golf clubs — taking direct aim at Trump. Canadian producers always intended to, and have, switched back to producing higher quality, value-added aluminum products as soon as the economic reopening got underway. Ng said they were “unjustified and unacceptable,” adding Canadian aluminum exports were never a threat but contributed to the national security of both countries.

Source: thestar September 15, 2020 13:29 UTC