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Quebec premier set to announce response to U.S. tariffs, says up to 160K jobs at risk

Quebec Premier François Legault will announce the province's response to U.S. Tariffs today at 1 p.m. In Montreal.
Legault warned that up to 160,000 jobs in Quebec could be lost if the 25 percent tariffs are maintained.
In retaliation, Canada has imposed a 25 percent tariff on $30 billion worth of U.S. Goods.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized the U.S. Tariffs as a 'very dumb thing to do,' highlighting the challenges ahead for Canadians.

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La Presse

La Presse in Washington, D.C. Québec cities will punish several U.S. suppliers

On a mission to the United States to review their supply chains against the backdrop of tariff war, Quebec mayors are getting a boost from Quebec City: they will also be able to penalize American companies more heavily in their municipal bidding," La Presse learned.

4 days ago·Montreal, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Quebec Premier Implements $50M Loan Initiative for Companies Vulnerable to Tariffs, Says 160K Jobs at Risk

Quebec will provide up to $50 million in liquidity loans to local businesses vulnerable to U.S. tariffs in a bid to help them reduce their reliance on trade with the United States, Premier François Legault has announced. Legault is forecasting as many as 160,000 jobs could be lost in the province if the tariffs are maintained long-term. Legault’s prediction and funding announcement came the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump implemented a 2…

5 days ago·New York, United States

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cpac.ca

Quebec Premier François Legault Responds to U.S. Tariffs – March 4, 2025

Quebec Premier François Legault announces measures in response to the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. He is joined at the news

6 days ago

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Radio-Canada

US tariffs: a "disaster" according to the fishing industry

Quebec's fisheries industry calls the U.S. tariffs on Canadian products "disaggregated"

6 days ago·Montreal, Canada

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Global News

Quebec premier says up to 160K jobs at risk as Trump’s tariffs set in

Legault said Quebec companies can apply for loans of up to $50 million to help them navigate the turbulent trade relationship in the upcoming months.

6 days ago·Toronto, Canada

Quebec government set to announce response to U.S. tariffs today

MONTREAL - Quebec Premier François Legault is holding a special meeting of his cabinet this morning before he announces his province's response to the start to the trade war with

6 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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