Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. March 13th, 2025

On Wednesday, the United States proceeded with 25 percent tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products. This will impact a variety of businesses who use these materials, including local breweries who use aluminum for their cans. In turn, the price of beer will likely increase, and that bill will be flipped straight to the consumers. Paul Meek, the owner of Ottawa-based Kitchissippi Beer, joins Kristy Cameron to outline where things stand in his neck of the woods. But first, it’s time to tackle today’s Question of the Day. As Canada's trade war with America heats up, how concerned are you about your job security? Text into the show and let us know.