Mfg slump persists in May: S&P Global PMI
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Canada's manufacturing sector continues to slump and Trump is promising to double tariffs on steel and aluminum today. On the bright side, well, there isn't one—unless you count patio wether. Let's hope June brings more sunshine, and better news.
- Kirstyn Brown, Editor, Plant Magazine
 
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Canadian mfg. slump persists in May amid tariff pressures and job loss: S&P Global PMI

The latest data reflected continued weakness in output and order volumes. Although milder than in April, rates of contraction remained steep.


Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said the government is waiting to see if Trump follows through on his threat to increase steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 per cent through an executive order.


Premier Ford signs MOUs to unlock free trade with three provinces

Agreements now in place with six provinces will help grow their economies by removing internal trade barriers.


Bell announces plans to open six AI data centres in B.C. as part of Bell AI Fabric

The project, called Bell AI Fabric, will help support Canadian businesses and governments' AI needs, ranging from strategy and applications development to infrastructure deployment, the company said.


Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent

Canada is the largest steel supplier to the United States, accounting for nearly 25 per cent of all imports in 2023. About a quarter of all steel used in America is imported.


 
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