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US steel and aluminum tariffs could stifle investment in Quebec aluminum sector

Published: 21 February 2025

Aluminum-producing towns in Quebec are bracing for the impact of new US tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum. Quebec accounts for about 90 per cent of Canada鈥檚 aluminum production, and the tariffs will affect more than just aluminum producers. 鈥淭he tariffs may not lead to layoffs at aluminum plants,鈥 said Professor of Operations Management Saibal Ray in an interview with Global News. 鈥淏ut tariffs could lead to companies making investments into the U.S. to avoid tariffs or scrap expansion plans which could prevent new job hires.鈥

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