Barry Zekelman

Barry Zekelman

businessman Canada

Barry Zekelman is a Canadian billionaire in the steel industry who faced legal repercussions for funneling substantial contributions to a pro-Trump Super PAC. His financial activities have raised questions about compliance with U.S. campaign finance laws.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
186,856
Power
9,504$
Sentiment
7.75
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 5 6.40 0.28% +0% 38,005,238 105,219 $1,700,000 4,707$
Dominican Republic 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 10,847,910 6,918 $89,000 57$
United States 1 8.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 74,718 $21,000,000 4,740$
Totals 7 379,855,799 186,855 $22,789,000 9,504$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Barry Zekelman, the billionaire Canadian CEO of Zekelman Industries, has said that Canada needs to wake up and immediately go after dumpers to appease Mr. Trump. 6

The Globe and Mail: Industry Minister Joly signals action on steel dumping into Canada coming

United States United States: Barry Zekelman praises President Donald Trump's tariffs on aluminum and steel as he highlights the impact on the U.S. 8

Fox News: Trump’s 50% tariffs on imported steel, aluminum take effect

Canada Canada: Barry Zekelman is a Canadian steel tycoon who supports U.S. President Trump's plans to increase tariffs on Canadian steelmakers. 7

The Globe and Mail: Canadian steel tycoon Barry Zekelman backs Trump, takes aim at Carney in escalating trade war