Quebec premier open to allowing US wines on store shelves, with conditions
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says she's open to allowing US wines to return to liquor store shelves, but not at any price.
Quebec Premier Christine Frechette has expressed openness to allowing US wines back into liquor stores, but insists on certain conditions. The premier emphasizes that the province first seeks improvements in trade relations. She proposes reductions in tariff barriers for key sectors like forestry, aluminum, and manufacturing. This stance comes after the Quebec government banned US product sales last year in response to US tariffs under President Donald Trump's administration.
Frechette firmly rejects any proposals to modify the province's supply management system or any changes that would impact Quebec's culture and language during ongoing trade talks. On August 19, a 50% tariff increase on various Canadian goods will come into effect, without exemptions for goods that meet the Canada-US-Mexico trade agreement.
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