Steel Support and Sober Trade Talks: Canada Navigates Tariff Deadline with Domestic Aid

Ottawa is playing the long game as the August 19 deadline for 50% U.S. tariffs draws near, with economists suggesting this is more negotiating tactic than catastrophe. The federal government announced a $100 million program to cover half the shipping costs for steel moved by rail and water across Canada, a move designed to help domestic producers compete against foreign suppliers. Meanwhile, U.S. alcohol is being viewed as a key bargaining...