Hamilton steel plant to lay off hundreds of workers as U.S. tariffs prompt ‘survival’ move

Cliffs-owned Stelco to idle some steel operations

Cleveland-Cliffs acquired the Canadian steelmaker in 2024.

Hamilton steel plant to lay off hundreds of workers as U.S. tariffs prompt ‘survival’ move

Steelmaker Stelco Holdings says it's idling some production at its Hamilton plant in response to U.S. tariffs.

Stelco to lay off 350 unionized employees as it plans to partially shutter Hamilton plant

According to Ron Wells, president of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1005, the union was told of the plan during a meeting Monday morning.

Cliffs’ Stelco Set to Idle Some Steel Operations on Tariff Woes

Canadian steelmaker Stelco plans to suspend some operations in Hamilton, Ontario, citing the impact of US tariffs and trade disruptions on the Canadian steel industry.