HAMILTON LAUNCHING TARIFF RESPONSE TEAM WITH $390K FROM ONTARIO AMID STELCO LAYOFFS

What happened: Ontario is giving Hamilton $390,000 for a tariff response team as the steel industry faces layoffs, including at Stelco's Hamilton plant. Key numbers: $390,000 provincial funding from the Trade-Impacted Communities Program; Why it matters: Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli said steelworkers are under direct attack by tariffs, and Mayor Andrea Horwath called Stelco's strong quarterly earnings a slap in the face to Hamilton workers. Federal Industry Minister Melanie Joly said options include forcing Cleveland-Cliffs to sell Stelco in Canada and financial penalties.

Ontario is giving Hamilton $390,000 for a tariff response team as the steel industry faces layoffs, including at Stelco's Hamilton plant.

Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli said steelworkers are under direct attack by tariffs, and Mayor Andrea Horwath called Stelco's strong quarterly earnings a slap in the face to Hamilton workers. Federal Industry Minister Melanie Joly said options include forcing Cleveland-Cliffs to sell Stelco in Canada and financial penalties.