Cleveland-Cliffs begins layoffs at Canadian Stelco plant after U.S. tariffs on steel

In Canada, layoffs have begun at the Stelco steel plant in Hamilton, Ontario, owned by American company Cleveland-Cliffs. The layoffs, expected to affect 300-350 workers, are a direct result of U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel imposed by President Trump. The Canadian government has threatened legal action, arguing the layoffs violate employment commitments made during the 2024 acquisition. Workers express anger, feeling they are pawns in a political game. The tariffs have also become a contentious issue in the U.S. midterm elections.