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Trump Trade War Tariffs Threaten 30,000 Jobs in Quebec

7 reports, 5 independent Updated Sep 17
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What happened

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Donald Trump's trade war with Canada has resulted in tariffs on goods ranging from steel to snowmobiles. The Quebec government estimates that 60 companies employing 30,000 workers are threatened by these trade war measures.

From montrealgazette.com, abc.net.au

Why it matters

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The trade tensions are a major issue in the Quebec provincial election. Reports indicate that Quebec has been particularly affected by the tariffs, even as support for separatist movements has dropped.

Election issues dominate political discourse in Quebec, with negotiations involving Donald Trump being a major focus for Quebecers.

From thesuburban.com, abc.net.au

Who's involved

  • Donald TrumpAmerican politician imposing trade tariffs on Canada
  • QuebecProvince of Canada facing economic and political fallout from trade tensions
  • Christine FréchettePremier of Quebec who provided estimates on job threats from the trade war

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Eldorado GoldSpeculative

    Might see depressed commodity prices and reduced export viability due to trade war uncertainty.

  • AlstomSpeculative

    Could face increased costs or restricted market access because of the US trade war.

How it developed

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  1. Provincial elections began in Quebec amid escalating trade war tensions between Canada and the U.S.Sub-event
  2. Debates were held discussing the political and economic effects of Donald Trump's tariffs on Quebec.Sub-event
  3. Trade tensions escalate as Trump demands reciprocity from Canada, leading to specific business exposures for companies like CGI and regional government shifts in Quebec and Ontario.Sub-event
  4. Donald Trump seeks reciprocal access for US businesses in Quebec.Sub-event
  5. Trump's trade war impacts Quebec's election results.1 source

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