Quebec premier throws support behind ‘targeted’ response to U.S. tariffs
- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew supports the federal government's response to U.S. Tariffs and emphasizes that Canada's retaliation conveys a message about the impacts of tariffs.
- Kinew mentioned ongoing concerns about U.S. Tariffs impacting Manitoba, despite Canada being exempt from additional tariffs, citing earlier tariffs on steel and other goods.
- Quebec Premier François Legault noted the importance of diversifying Quebec's economy away from U.S. Markets, mentioning the European Union as a potential trading partner and expressing a desire to renegotiate the free-trade deal with the U.S. And Mexico.
- Legault criticized dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs proposed by Kinew, arguing they could negatively affect Canadians.
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Quebec Premier Throws Support Behind ‘Targeted’ Response to US Tariffs
Quebec Premier François Legault on Thursday endorsed Ottawa’s response to the latest round of U.S. tariffs, saying any retaliation must be targeted to avoid doing more damage to Canada’s economy. Canada was “relatively spared” by U.S. President Donald Trump’s move on Wednesday to levy tariffs on most countries, Legault said, but the nation must remain “on guard.” The White House said goods covered by the free-trade deal between Canada, the U.S. …
Quebec premier throws support behind 'targeted' response to U.S. tariffs
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault is endorsing Ottawa’s response to U.S. tariffs, saying any retaliation must be targeted to avoid doing more damage to Canadian industries. Legault says Canada was “relatively spared” by U.S. President Donald Trump’s move on Wednesday to levy tariffs on most countries, but says the nation must remain “on guard.” […]
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