MONTREAL — The head of Rio Tinto’s aluminum division says he expects “common sense” will prevail regarding Canada’s tariff exemption by the U.S. and a potential trade battle with China.
Alf Barrios says he hopes the U.S. administration will not end the steel and aluminum tariff exemption for Canada that is set to expire April 30 and ultimately maintain North America’s integrated industry and supply chain.
In an interview Tuesday, he says the Canadian aluminum industry is considered to be part of the continent’s defence manufacturing base.
Barrios adds it’s too early to understand the global impact of 10 per cent aluminum tariffs …read more
Source: National Newswatch
