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U.S. trade war is looming over sovereignty debate in Quebec election
Only about 30% of Quebecers would back sovereignty in a referendum, as the U.S. trade war pushes inflation and the cost of living to the forefront.
- On Thursday, Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette dissolved the legislature, launching an electoral campaign where she identified American President Donald Trump as her primary opponent.
- New tariffs and the perceived unreliability of the United States are prompting Canadian companies to seek alternative international markets, shifting long-standing export strategies.
- Peter Schiff, chief economist at Euro Pacific Asset Management, warns that investments in new logistics could make these shifts permanent, even after disputes cool.
- Charles Rousseau, a 27-year-old Masters student, argues that inflation and cost of living now dominate political discourse, with sovereignty losing momentum as voters' priority.
- Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon urged Quebecers not to let the election be "hijacked" by external tactics, promising a platform to weather economic uncertainty.
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The Toronto Star+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
U.S. trade war is looming over sovereignty debate in Quebec election
Charles Rousseau says he’s always believed in Quebec independence but it won’t be his top priority at the ballot box come Oct. 5, when the province chooses its next government.
·Toronto, Canada
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Intensifying trade war could permanently alter Canada-U.S. trade, economist says
A prominent U.S. investment strategist says the intensifying trade war between Canada and the U.S. could permanently alter cross-border trade.
·Canmore, Canada
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C 24%
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