In the spring of 2025, a heavy cloud rolled in. A 50% tariff was tossed onto Canadian aluminium, with the folks down south thinking it would force our hand. They figured we’d fold, that we’d be stuck, and that their factories would be the only ones standing. But here’s the thing about Canadians: we’re resilient, we’re smart, and we don’t sit around waiting for the weather to change. We just get to work.

When you hear talk about deep commercial relationships with the European Union or the way we’re handling our trade ties with Ireland—getting those deals fully ratified—you might hear some critics saying it’s not enough. But look closer.