The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 How U.S. steel tariffs could impact Canadian coal mines https://thenarwhal.ca/us-steel-tariffs-coal/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:12:06 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=133235 The majority of coal produced in Canada is used to make steel, leaving the industry vulnerable to U.S. tariffs. Here’s what you need to know Sharon J. Riley Explainer Alberta B.C. Canada-U.S. relations coal Saskatchewan Photo: Christopher Katsarov Luna / The Narwhal The Algoma steel plant photographed from across the St. Mary's river in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. The plant has a site-specific exemption from the province's air pollution rules.