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Québec launches $150,000 tariff relief loans for manufacturers

8/28/2026

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Premier Christine Fréchette opened the campaign naming U.S. President Donald Trump as main adversary.
50% U.S. tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian goods began Saturday, hurting Quebec’s aluminum, dairy and lumber.
The CAQ introduced $150,000 loans with a 12-month moratorium for manufacturers earning over $2 million hit by tariffs.
Québec Solidaire leader Ruba Ghazal proposed a $1 billion-per-year “Trump Provision” fund through 2028 for affected workers.

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Premier Christine Fréchette opened the campaign naming U.S. President Donald Trump as main adversary.
50% U.S. tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian goods began Saturday, hurting Quebec’s aluminum, dairy and lumber.
The CAQ introduced $150,000 loans with a 12-month moratorium for manufacturers earning over $2 million hit by tariffs.
Québec Solidaire leader Ruba Ghazal proposed a $1 billion-per-year “Trump Provision” fund through 2028 for affected workers.