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Canada Launches $3.6 Billion Fund to Counter Tariff Damage
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a significant relief package for Canadian businesses affected by tariffs from the U.S. and China, allocating C$5 billion to help firms adjust and thrive. This includes increased support for the Business Development Bank of Canada, loans for small to large-sized firms, a new reskilling program for up to 50,000 workers, as well as modifications to employment insurance to make it more flexible. The government is waiving emissions standards for certain vehicles while also investing C$370 million in biofuel production and promising a "Buy Canadian" program to support domestic procurement.
This initiative comes in the wake of rising unemployment figures and highlights the struggles of key sectors such as steel and aluminum, which face significant tariffs from the U.S. The government has already introduced protective measures for the steel industry and has imposed quotas on steel imports from non-trade deal countries.
The measures are seen as a response to external economic pressures exacerbated by trade tensions, particularly the tariffs imposed by the U.S. on steel and aluminum, which have severely impacted Canadian companies like Algoma Steel Group Inc. and the overall aluminum sector.
In the transportation field, the emphasis on developing a domestic supply chain for the auto industry is critical. A strategic shift to local manufacturing can not only mitigate the impacts of tariffs but also stimulate job creation and technological innovation in the sector. Establishing robust connections within the Canadian supply chain can enhance resilience against future trade disruptions, fostering a self-sustaining ecosystem that benefits both the industry and the workforce.
This initiative comes in the wake of rising unemployment figures and highlights the struggles of key sectors such as steel and aluminum, which face significant tariffs from the U.S. The government has already introduced protective measures for the steel industry and has imposed quotas on steel imports from non-trade deal countries.
The measures are seen as a response to external economic pressures exacerbated by trade tensions, particularly the tariffs imposed by the U.S. on steel and aluminum, which have severely impacted Canadian companies like Algoma Steel Group Inc. and the overall aluminum sector.
In the transportation field, the emphasis on developing a domestic supply chain for the auto industry is critical. A strategic shift to local manufacturing can not only mitigate the impacts of tariffs but also stimulate job creation and technological innovation in the sector. Establishing robust connections within the Canadian supply chain can enhance resilience against future trade disruptions, fostering a self-sustaining ecosystem that benefits both the industry and the workforce.
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