Catherine Cobden
Catherine Cobden is the CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, representing the interests of steel manufacturers in Canada. She has been critical of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, calling them 'baseless and unwarranted' and warning that such measures could lead to immediate retaliation from Canada and significant disruptions in trade.
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Catherine Cobden, president and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, noted that Ottawa’s TRQs have opened up potential sales into Western Canada.
Ottawa’s tightening steel tariffs rankle Western Canada
Canada· 2025-12-13
Catherine Cobden, the president and chief executive of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, commented on the potential relief from tariffs.
Trump opens door to easing some steel and aluminum tariffsCanada· 2025-11-19
Catherine Cobden is the president and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association.
Canadian manufacturers weigh impact of expansion of metals tariffsCanada· 2025-08-21
Catherine Cobden stated that there had been a 30% fall in steel production since Trump first imposed his metal tariff.
Canada curbs steel imports to shield domestic industry from Trump tariffs
United Kingdom· 2025-07-16Catherine Cobden, CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, said that Canadian steel production fell by 30 per cent in May.
Steel producers warn of ‘dire’ consequences of U.S. trade deal with tariffsCanada· 2025-07-15Catherine Cobden is the president of the Canadian Steel Producers Association who stated that the tariff would close the U.S. market to Canadian industry.
Los aranceles de EE. UU. del 50% a las importaciones de acero y aluminio entran en vigor
Guatemala· 2025-06-06
Catherine Cobden substantiated Barry Zekelman's assertion that foreign dumping of steel is damaging the Canadian steel sector.
Canadian steel tycoon Barry Zekelman backs Trump, takes aim at Carney in escalating trade warCanada· 2025-06-03
Catherine Cobden, said a lot of what’s to come for Canada’s steel industry has yet to be determined.
Manitoba steeltown confronts Trump tariffs and a fear for the futureCanada· 2025-04-19
Catherine Cobden, president of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, advocates for new tariffs against foreign dumpers to protect domestic steel producers.
Steel producers call on Ottawa to tariff foreign dumpers to offset pain from U.S. dutiesCanada· 2025-04-03
Catherine Cobden, CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, urged all levels of government to prioritize Canadian steel in publicly funded projects.
Algoma Steel CEO hopes for federal boost to deal with tariff pressuresCanada· 2025-03-14
Catherine Cobden voiced deep concerns regarding the impact of tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum manufacturers.
Los aranceles de Trump al acero y al aluminio ponen en alerta a la UE y castigan a industria y consumidores | Internacional
Spain· 2025-02-11
Catherine Cobden, president and CEO of the CSPA, stated that the target of Canadian steel and aluminum is completely baseless and unwarranted.
Five charts that explain Canada’s $35-billion steel and aluminum trade with the U.S.Canada· 2025-02-10
Catherine Cobden, CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, released a statement saying the tariffs were baseless and unwarranted.
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, including CanadaCanada· 2025-02-10
