US tariffs: Canada steel, aluminum plants lay off workers

Hundreds of Canadian workers, many in the steel and aluminum sectors, have been laid off as a result of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economists warned this was only the beginning as the impact of tariffs is expected to broaden the longer they are in place.

Uncertainty surrounding Trump’s policies is said to have cast a chill over Canada’s economy and labour market.

Recall that Trump imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum on March 12; more tariffs could be…