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

Cliffs’ Stelco Set to Idle Some Steel Operations on Tariffs

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.

Cliffs-owned Stelco to idle some steel operations

Cleveland-Cliffs acquired the Canadian steelmaker in 2024.

350 laid off at Stelco as company shutters cold-rolled line indefinitely

The Trump trade war with Canada has finally landed in Hamilton with word that Stelco is laying off its cold-rolled steel workers. The company made the announcement to workers this morning. About 350 steelworkers will be laid off when the closure takes place October 9.th Cleveland Cliffs, the US-based steel company which owns Stelco had warned in an investor call July call with investors that Hamilton’s operation was in danger if Canada did not d…

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.