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Pause on U.S. tariffs good news, but uncertainty is 'dagger over our heads': Legault

Canada has negotiated a 30-day pause on U.S. Tariffs, avoiding immediate trade war impacts, but uncertainty remains a concern for agribusiness operators in southwestern Ontario.
Tom Heeman expressed that the tariff threat complicates business growth and relationships with U.S. Distributors.
Quebec Premier François Legault stated that ongoing trade tensions highlight economic weaknesses, with 71% of Quebec's exports going to the U.S.
Cities like Montreal and Toronto are developing plans to respond to potential tariffs, including reviewing supplier contracts and prioritizing local goods.

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The Globe & Mail

Quebec premier welcomes U.S. tariff delay but decries uncertainty

Quebec Premier François Legault welcomed news that Canada would not be hit with United States tariffs for another month, but adds the uncertainty continues to hang over the economy regardless and Quebec companies are feeling the impact of those 25 per cent tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. (Feb. 3, 2025)

1 month ago·Canada

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National Observer

Tariff threats remain a 'dagger over our heads': Legault

Canada may not be hit just yet with 25 per cent tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, but companies in Quebec are already feeling the impact of his threats — many are choosing to put projects on hold, waiting to see what he will do, Legault told reporters Monday evening in Montreal.

1 month ago·Canada

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CBC News

Trump puts pause on tariffs, but Ontario agribusinesses say uncertainty is expensive

Canada may have worked out a 30-day trade war truce with the U.S., but agribusiness operators in southwestern Ontario say dealing with the threat of tariffs has been an expensive distraction.

1 month ago·Canada

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The Toronto Star

Pause on U.S. tariffs good news, but uncertainty is ‘dagger over our heads’: Legault

MONTREAL - Quebec Premier François Legault welcomed news that Canada would not be hit with United States tariffs for another month, but he said Monday that uncertainty continues to hang

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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