U.S. Tariffs Impact Quebec Economy
Quebec businesses and government officials are grappling with escalating trade tensions as threatened American tariffs threaten exports and domestic operations. The provincial premier is meeting with business leaders while navigating political pressure over potential trade agreement negotiations.
U.S. tariffs on Canadian cheese reshaping Montreal shop shelves as Quebec makers lose U.S. market
A 50% tariff starting this week and a whey-protein ban push Montreal cheese shops to stock more Quebec-made products while smaller...
Canada's counter-tariffs on 700 U.S. products take effect tonight as trade war escalates
Duties of 15%, 25% and 50% target steel, dairy, copper and beauty products. Premier Fréchette calls emergency cabinet meeting.
Quebec premier campaigns on stability as trade war with U.S. escalates
Fréchette frames U.S. tariff threats as her main campaign opponent, positioning CAQ as the steady hand.
Montreal clothing retailers split on Trump tariffs as 50% duty hits U.S. sales
A 50% tariff on Canadian clothing cuts deep for some Montreal businesses while boosting local production as customers turn homegrown.
Quebec businesses brace for 50% U.S. tariffs as Canada walks away from talks
About $7.7 billion in provincial exports face new tariffs. Roughly 18,000 Quebec jobs are expected to be lost, with small manufacturers...
Trump tariffs hit Quebec businesses as Fréchette calls emergency cabinet meeting
Quebec's premier says the U.S. trade collapse demands immediate action to support workers and companies facing new tariffs.
Quebec premier dodges position on Canada-U.S. trade deal as deadline looms
Christine Fréchette says she needs time to analyze the impact on Quebec's economy. The 50 percent tariff deadline expires Saturday at 12:01 a.m.
Quebec tariffs could hit $7 billion as Fréchette meets with business leaders
Up to nine per cent of provincial exports face potential impact from 50 per cent U.S. tariffs set for August 19, with some companies...
Premier Fréchette denounces U.S. tariffs as 'unjustified' and concerning for Quebec economy
The new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods take effect in 30 days and include hockey sticks, wine, and cement, escalating trade tensions with...
