Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Jeremy Simes
Publication Date: March 18, 2025 - 13:09
Saskatchewan Crown corporations buying local steel after Trump imposes tariffs
March 18, 2025
The Saskatchewan government says Crown corporations are supporting the province’s steelworkers by buying local steel.It says SaskPower, the electrical utility, has negotiated with Evraz North America to purchase 10,000 tons of steel from the company’s mill in Regina.The steel is to be used for the construction of transmission structures and other infrastructure.
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