Jim Ritchie
Jim Ritchie is the co-founder and owner of Cascadia Metals Ltd., a Vancouver-based steel distribution company that generates about $1 billion in annual revenue and services approximately 4,000 Canadian customers. Recently, he was in the news discussing the implications of potential Canadian tariffs on foreign steel imports, arguing that such measures could harm the steel distribution sector and its customers, while advocating for a more diversified approach rather than retaliatory tariffs against foreign steel.
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Recent news mentions
Jim Ritchie, CEO of Cascadia Metals Ltd., defended the legality of importing foreign steel.
Ottawa’s tightening steel tariffs rankle Western Canada
Canada· 2025-12-13
Jim Ritchie, owner of Cascadia Metals Ltd., expressed concern that increased tariffs would be very bad news for Canadian mills.
U.S. Treasury Secretary refuses to rule out additional tariffs on Canada, fueling trade war uncertaintyCanada· 2025-11-03
Jim Ritchie, owner of Vancouver-based metals distribution company Cascadia Metals Ltd., said that Trump’s tariffs on copper are a 'net win for Canada.'
Bessent indicates U.S. willing to work with Canada on metals tariffsCanada· 2025-07-31
Jim Ritchie, the co-founder and owner of Vancouver-based steel distribution company Cascadia Metals Ltd., expressed his views on countering the U.S. with duties.
Industry Minister Joly signals action on steel dumping into Canada comingCanada· 2025-06-06
