Blanchet proposes ‘surgically chosen’ counter-tariffs to preserve ‘fragile’ economy
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Blanchet proposes ‘surgically chosen’ counter-tariffs to preserve ‘fragile’ economy
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April 2, 2025
As the so-called U.S. “Liberation Day” begins and tariffs from the U.S. take effect, Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet proposed Wednesday that Canada not only makes deals with Mexico and European countries, but that all counter-tariffs on the U.S. are “surgically chosen” in order to protect Canada’s “fragile” economy.
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Blanchet proposes ‘surgically chosen’ counter-tariffs to preserve ‘fragile’ economy00:54 | April 2, 2025
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Quebec election campaign sees tight race in Montreal’s Verdun riding02:14 | September 4, 2026
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Blanchet proposes ‘surgically chosen’ counter-tariffs to preserve ‘fragile’ economy
Description
April 2, 2025
As the so-called U.S. “Liberation Day” begins and tariffs from the U.S. take effect, Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet proposed Wednesday that Canada not only makes deals with Mexico and European countries, but that all counter-tariffs on the U.S. are “surgically chosen” in order to protect Canada’s “fragile” economy.
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