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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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White House Confirms Preventative MRI, Trump in Excellent Health

                                            US President Donald Trump

The White House announced that President Donald Trump recently underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan as a preventative measure. Officials emphasized that the procedure was not prompted by any medical concerns but was part of routine health monitoring.

According to the statement, the president remains in excellent health, with no issues detected during the examination. The administration highlighted that the MRI was conducted to ensure proactive care and to maintain transparency about the president’s medical status.

The announcement comes amid ongoing public interest in presidential health, underscoring the importance of preventative medicine and routine check-ups for leaders in high-stress roles.



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