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Quebec Defends Dairy Against U.S. Tariffs | Toronto News
The White House is threatening 50% tariffs on Canadian exports, sparking fierce defense from Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, who vows to protect her province’s dairy supply management system—a cornerstone of Canadian agriculture since the 70s. While Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to ramp up U.S. trade talks, Fréchette plans to meet him urgently to shield Quebec’s economy. Dairy farmers fear becoming pawns in a U.S. trade battle, worried they can’t compete without Canada’s protective system. Experts warn the real threat isn’t the tariffs themselves, but the economic uncertainty they…
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