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Ottawa pledges $400M in financial aid for Algoma Steel as tariffs pummel sector

Algoma Steel received $500 million in loans to offset U.S. tariffs and support its shift to electric arc furnace steelmaking, preserving jobs for 2,800 employees.

  • Algoma Steel is receiving $500 million in financial aid, consisting of a $400 million loan from the federal government and a $100 million loan from the provincial government.
  • The ongoing 50 percent tariff on Canadian steel has negatively impacted Algoma Steel, prompting a shift to Electric Arc Furnace steelmaking, which will cost about C$987 million.
  • Michael Garcia expressed gratitude for government support, emphasizing its crucial role in Algoma's transformation and future stability.
  • The financing will assist Algoma in providing high-quality steel and supporting Canada's infrastructure and manufacturing sectors amid ongoing trade uncertainty.
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, September 29, 2025.
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