Calgary to source materials from outside U.S. for event centre project [Video]

The City of Calgary is looking elsewhere for materials to build the new Scotia Place event centre project, as uncertainty remains due to tariff threats from the United States.

Earlier this week, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports stateside, with no exceptions or exemptions.

It follows weeks of threats to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States, which is currently in a 30-day pause. 

City officials said the potential impacts of U.S. tariffs are being examined, but proactive measures are being taken to source materials for the Saddledome’s replacement.

“The Scotia Place Project Team has taken proactive measures to source materials from outside of the U.S, as we anticipate impacts related to price fluctuations and potential supply chain delays,” the city said in a statement to Global News.

Construction has been ongoing near the Stampede grounds to prepare the site for …