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Cleveland-Cliffs acquires Stelco amid trade war layoffs

PUBLIC · CLFSep 30, 2026

Acquiring Company

Cleveland-Cliffs

Acquired Company

Stelco Holdings

ClevelandHamiltonManufacturingMiningPrecious MetalsMineralManufacturingMining

Description

Cleveland-Cliffs has officially completed its acquisition of Stelco, a Canadian steelmaker, in 2024. This acquisition follows allegations of job cuts at Stelco attributed to U.S. tariffs championed by Cleveland-Cliffs' CEO. The Canadian government had imposed conditions to maintain employment levels post-acquisition. Recent layoffs have raised concerns of betrayal among Canadian workers.

Company Information

Company

Cleveland-Cliffs

Location

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

About

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs also is the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest supplier of steel to the automotive industry in North America and serves a diverse range of other markets due to its comprehensive offering of flat-rolled steel products. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland-Cliffs employs approximately 27,000 people across its operations in the United States and Canada.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Stelco Holdings?

Stelco Holdings was acquired by Cleveland-Cliffs, based in Cleveland. The deal was reported on September 30, 2026. Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs also is the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is publicly traded (CLF) and operates in Manufacturing.

When did Cleveland-Cliffs acquire Stelco Holdings?

Cleveland-Cliffs's acquisition of Stelco Holdings was reported on September 30, 2026. Cleveland-Cliffs has officially completed its acquisition of Stelco, a Canadian steelmaker, in 2024. This acquisition follows allegations of job cuts at Stelco attributed to U.S. tariffs championed by Cleveland-Cliffs' CEO. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Stelco Holdings do?

Stelco is a low cost, integrated and independent steelmaker with one of the newest and most technologically advanced integrated steelmaking facilities in North America. It is privately held, operating in Manufacturing, and is based in Hamilton.

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