Quebec wasted no time responding to the tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump has just imposed on Canadian products. Premier François Legault said he wants to penalize American businesses that work with his government one way or another. He also said Canada would impose counter-tariffs of 25 per cent.
Quebec Premier François Legault speaks during question period at the Quebec City Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
The premier said he is aware that some Quebec businesses will be “deeply affected” by the U.S. tariffs. Legault reiterated that 100,000 jobs could be lost. The Quebec premier met with his counterparts earlier in the day. “Unanimously, all provinces, territories, and Mr. Trudeau supported strong retaliatory measures,” he said.
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