Frechette holds mid-campaign cabinet meeting ahead of counter-tariffs
The meeting comes as Canada prepares to impose retaliatory tariffs on a wide range of U.S. goods on Sept. 8 in response to President Donald Trump's own 50 per cent tariffs.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has convened a special cabinet meeting on Monday to discuss the looming retaliatory tariffs, putting her election campaign on hold for a day. The meeting, set to occur virtually at 6 p.m., is relatively uncommon during an election campaign, as Fréchette simultaneously serves as premier and campaigns as leader of the CAQ party.
The tariffs, ranging from 15 to 50 percent, will apply to various goods including dairy, steel, and beauty products, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's 50 percent tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods. The tariffs are set to take effect the day after the cabinet meeting. Critics have accused Fréchette of using the tariff dispute for political gain during the provincial election campaign, with opponents citing her decision as a "play" and questioning her government's preparedness for the tariff war.
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