Why are tariffs an incentive to raise wages? Higher profits? Sure. More workers? Perhaps. But doesn't number three negate number one?
It takes a while to train new personnel and as the become more productive they will get raises. Where you born yesterday or the day before?
No, #3 does not negate #1, the USW will be well aware of the mills increased earnings, at will be at the table to take a bigger bite at contract time.