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Algoma Steel Announces Over 1,000 Layoffs Amid Tariffs and Transition

  Reeling from high tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Algoma Steel confirmed Monday it has issued layoff notices to about 1,000 workers.  Algoma Steel, a major employer in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, has confirmed plans to lay off more than 1,000 workers in the coming months. The company issued 1,050 layoff notices as part of its decision to shut down its blast furnace and coke oven operations, accelerating its transition to electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The layoffs, expected to take effect by March 23, 2026 , come as Algoma faces mounting financial pressures. The company reported nearly half a billion dollars in losses last quarter and cited “unprecedented tariffs” imposed by the United States as a key factor in reshaping its competitive landscape. Union leaders from United Steelworkers Locals 2724 and 2251 confirmed the layoffs, noting that while the workforce had anticipated job reductions tied to the EAF transition, the U.S. tariffs accelerated ...

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Final Countdown: Harris and Trump Make Last Push as Election Day Nears

 

With just six days remaining until the U.S. presidential election, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is reaching its climax. Both candidates are intensifying their campaigns in key battleground states, aiming to sway undecided voters and solidify their support base.

Harris is focusing on economic issues and job creation, emphasizing her plans to reduce living costs and restore abortion rights protections. She has been campaigning in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, highlighting her commitment to addressing the needs of working families.

Trump, on the other hand, is appealing to religious voters and emphasizing his stance on immigration. He has been holding rallies in North Carolina and Wisconsin, where he continues to draw large crowds. Trump's campaign has faced criticism over recent racist remarks made by a comedian at one of his rallies, but he remains undeterred in his efforts to energize his base.

Early voting numbers have reached unprecedented levels, with millions of Americans already casting their ballots. The outcome of this election will hinge on voter turnout and the efficiency of the vote-counting process. As Election Day approaches, both candidates are making their final appeals to voters, hoping to secure a victory on November 5.

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