Quebec Premier François Legault will go on a mission in New York and Washington next month in a bid to attract investors to Quebec and to denounce the U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum.
In New York, Legault plans to meet business people and potential investors.
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In Washington, scheduled meetings will be more political, in order to influence decision-makers to question the 10 per cent tariffs imposed on Canadian steel and aluminum since June 2018.
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Legault made the announcement Wednesday, during the study of the credits of the executive committee which reports to him.
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“This tax must go,” he said.
He said the tariffs “harm the economy,” especially since the price of aluminum is currently low.
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— With files from Global News’ Kalina Laframboise
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