WASHINGTON—The largest industrial union in North America came to Canada’s defence Thursday, vowing to protect businesses and workers north of the border from the growing peril of protectionism in the United States. United Steelworkers international president Tom Conway issued a joint statement with Canadian counterpart Ken Neumann aimed at making Canada’s case for an exemption from Joe Biden’s “Buy America” regulations. “Canada is not the problem facing U.S. manufacturing and workers,” said Conway, citing the exemption Canadian businesses won when similar restrictions were imposed in 2009. “Co-operation between Canada and U.S. will build on our long-standing and productive trading relationship.” Neumann—addressing a persistent concern in the U.S. when it comes to imports of Canadian steel—urged Ottawa to get more aggressive in its efforts to prevent illegal dumping of foreign products to ensure they don’t find their way south. “With a clear procurement strategy, Canada must prioritize the use of environmentally …
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