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A $15 million ferry terminal to be built in Canada on land leased by the Alaska Department of Highways must be constructed with American-made iron and steel, the state of Alaska has said.
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The Prince Rupert ferry terminal, to be located on British Columbia’s West coast, will be a stopping point for ferries that shuttle between Canada and Alaska.
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The requirement is part of Buy America legislation, which says U.S. transportation infrastructure projects must be built with American-made products.
Dive Insight:
The Canadian government and businesses there have objected to the Buy America requirement, saying it impedes free trade between the two countries. A spokesman for Canadian manufacturers and exporters has suggested that Canada should retaliate by insisting on the use of Canadian products when it builds on U.S. soil.