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President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a tentative trade agreement after a three‑day tariff pause, while Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette said she will wait for details before forming an opinion.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette said she cannot say if the pending US‑Canada tariff deal will help or hurt Quebec after a 90‑minute meeting with Mark Carney, as both nations negotiate changes to tariff rules that could impact the province’s economy.
Quebec adopts a cautious approach after a three‑day pause on new U.S. tariffs leads to a provisional trade agreement between the United States and Canada, with officials awaiting full details before deciding their position.
Quebec premier Christine Fréchette left a 90-minute meeting with Mark Carney in Montreal uncertain about the benefits of a pending customs-duty agreement between Ottawa and Washington for Quebec.
Construction began in August 2026 on a new container terminal at Contrecœur as part of the Port of Montreal's expansion, which aims to increase handling capacity by 2030. The project is expected to modernize the port's infrastructure and support regional trade growth.
Quebec milk producers expressed concern that ongoing Canada‑U.S. trade negotiations could adversely affect the province's dairy sector, urging transparency as talks continue.
Quebec Milk Producers warned on August 14 that unsettling information about Canada‑U.S. trade talks could affect the province’s dairy sector, and they will monitor the negotiations closely.
Quebec Minister Skeete said the province may declare itself unbound by ACEUM as Ottawa negotiates updates with the United States, citing concerns over the direction of the talks.
Quebec announced it may stay non‑bound to the ACEUM trade pact, citing concerns over Ottawa‑Washington negotiations. Ministers Skeete and Fréchette said the province will assess the federal talks before deciding its future involvement.
Ontario and U.S. wineries say they would welcome American wines returning to shelves if tariff reductions ease the ongoing trade dispute, potentially expanding consumer choices in both markets.
Quebec reiterated its right to remain non‑bound by the Canada‑EU ACEUM trade agreement, as Minister Skeete announced, while the federal government voiced concern about its impact on ongoing Ottawa‑Washington negotiations.
Quebec said it may stay non‑bound by the upcoming ACEUM trade deal, expressing concerns about federal negotiations with the United States and reserving the right to opt out.
Supreme Court’s February 2026 decision nullified many Trump‑era tariffs, but New York City small businesses still face high costs despite importers claiming $121.75 billion in refunds.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker publicly asked President Donald Trump on August 6, 2026, to provide tariff relief for Illinois families facing higher costs due to tariffs.
Small business owners have sued in federal court to overturn Trump‑era tariffs that levy double‑digit duties on imports from about sixty partners, arguing the measures threaten their viability.
Premier Doug Ford said the provincial premiers are united ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Charlottetown, as the United States announces new tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting coordinated federal‑provincial action.
GTA mayors are drafting measures to protect local businesses from upcoming U.S. tariffs that could raise costs for Canadian firms, coordinating with provincial and federal officials for possible relief.
Quebec and other provinces asked Prime Minister Mark Carney on July 23, 2026, to develop a federal strategy against the latest U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, seeking a coordinated response to protect Canadian trade.
President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian dairy and alcohol exports, escalating the trade war between the United States and Canada.
Quebec has pledged $60 million to diversify its sawmills, aiming to mitigate a forest crisis and counter a 45 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian lumber.
