Promise History
1.01.01 - “[We] will work with the federal government to resolve these trade issues [steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by the US on Canada] to make Ontario open for business again”
06-Aug-2020
On May 17, 2019, the U.S. and Canada issued a joint statement announcing the elimination of the tariffs against Canada and the countermeasures that were taken. On August 6, 2020, the U.S. announced the imposition of tariffs on imports of certain aluminum products from Canada, which took effect on August 16, 2020. On September 15, 2020, the U.S. announced the return of tariff-free treatment of Canadian aluminum, effective September 1, 2020. The Ontario government continued its engagement with federal and state partners from the U.S. to draw attention to the negative impacts of the tariffs, as well as emphasize the mutual benefits of free and open trade. The promise is therefore considered kept.
“Premier Doug Ford and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on the U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian aluminum imports: ‘We are disappointed that the U.S. has re-imposed tariffs on imports of aluminum products from Canada, particularly at a time when our trade partnership will be essential to our economic recovery. These tariffs undermine the benefits of the highly integrated U.S.-Ontario trading relationship that are set to continue under the new Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).’”
Ontario Opposes New U.S. Tariffs on Aluminum Imports
17-May-2019
“The Canadian government released a statement Friday saying the two sides have agreed to eliminate the tariffs within two days.”
Canada, U.S. reach deal to lift steel and aluminum tariffs within 2 days
25-Feb-2019
Canada’s Premiers participated in numerous meetings with U.S. political and business leaders to discuss the strength of the Canada-U.S. economic relationship and the importance of working together to secure North American prosperity. The Ontario and Canadian governments have had differences of opinions on how to deal with the tariffs. In particular, the Ontario government called for Canada to remove its counter-tariffs, however, the federal government disagreed. Since the interactions between the two levels of government are ongoing, the promise is considered in progress.
“Canada’s Premiers highlighted the strength of the Canada-U.S. economic relationship and the importance of working together to secure North American prosperity during meetings in the U.S. capital over the past several days. The mission was led by New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, Chair of the Council of the Federation. Joining him were Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.”
Premiers Wrap Up Successful Mission to Washington, D.C.
04-Feb-2019
“‘The Ford government’s call for Canada to unilaterally and unconditionally remove its counter-tariffs would equal unilateral surrender to the Americans,’ [Federal Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains] wrote. ‘The reciprocal tariffs are critical to pressuring the Americans to end this dispute once and for all.’ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has discussed the tariffs over the phone with U.S. President Donald Trump and Finance Minister Bill Morneau has met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Bains said the last time any Ontario official visited Washington was five months ago.”
Ottawa says Ontario’s call to drop retaliatory tariffs would mean ‘surrender’
Statement from Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Reference Documents
“Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who has voiced support for Trump in the past, accused the president of slapping the Canadian public in the face with the renewed tariffs.”
“Today, President Donald J. Trump signed two proclamations, which note that measures are in place to address the impairment to the national security threatened by imports of steel and aluminum from Argentina, Brazil, and Australia. At this time, similar measures are not in place with respect to steel or aluminum imports from Mexico, Canada, or the European Union. Therefore, as of June 1, 2018, tariffs will no longer be suspended for steel or aluminum imports from those countries.”
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