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Ottawa, June 19, 2025 — Canada’s federal government has pledged to deliver "a decision very quickly" to support the steel and aluminum sectors hit hard by recent U.S. tariffs, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced today.Addressing reporters on Parliament Hill, Joly described the situation as a state of emergency for Canadian producers. She has been in direct contact with industry executives and union leaders, including representatives from the Canadian Steel Producers Association and United Steelworkers, emphasizing the urgency of the issue.The tariffs, originally set at 25 percent in March, were doubled to 50 percent on June 3, a move widely dependent to have crippling…