Quebec Premier Francois Legault issued a strong warning to Americans about the potential economic consequences of President Donald Trump’s proposed 25 percent tariffs on Canadian aluminum. As aluminum is crucial to Quebec’s economy, representing a significant portion of its exports, Legault emphasized that tariffs would not only impact Canadian suppliers but also lead to higher prices for American consumers. The U.S. is Quebec's largest trading partner, with exports surpassing $87 billion. Previous tariffs have shown that such measures can instigate inflation and hurt both economies significantly.
If Mr. Trump's goal is to replace products made in Quebec, that's not possible. He'll have to import aluminum from other countries.
The U.S. is by far Quebec's biggest trading partner. In 2023, the province exported just over $87 billion in goods to the U.S.
These tariffs would hurt the American economy, many of its businesses and especially ordinary Americans by causing a new inflationary surge.
Legault has tried to make the case before that the tariffs would hurt American consumers significantly, stressing the economic integration of the regions.
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