Quebec’s premier says Canada-US trade talks are ‘far from over’
Summary
Quebec’s premier says Canada-U.S. trade talks are not finished and wants more information before agreeing they protect Quebec’s dairy, forestry, and alcohol sectors. Canada and the U.S. are close to a new trade deal to avoid high tariffs, but Quebec alone decides if American alcohol returns to its stores.Key Facts
- Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says more details are needed from Canadian officials before approving the trade deal.
- Canada and the U.S. are near a trade agreement that would stop threatened 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
- President Trump called the deal "very fair" and said U.S. farmers and manufacturers will benefit.
- Tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods are delayed until Saturday.
- Quebec controls sales of alcohol through the SAQ and has not agreed to restore U.S. alcohol products to stores yet.
- Most Canadian provinces restrict or ban U.S. alcohol as a response to past U.S. tariffs.
- Canada limits dairy imports with low tariffs up to a set amount, then applies higher tariffs; the U.S. wants greater access.
- Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada’s agriculture sector will remain protected under the new deal.
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