Fréchette's Washington Trip: Trade Talks Ahead

0:00It's April 26th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News today. Local news powered by AI, Quebec Premier Christine Frischette is heading to Washington on Monday for her first trip abroad, stepping into a city still reeling from what looks. Like another attempt on President Trump's life, she's got a packed schedule of meetings lined up, all time just two months before talks kick off to revise the Canada United States Mexico agreement. In July 1st, these talks matter big time because Quebec businesses have taken a real hit from tariffs slapped on by the Trump administration since he started in 2025, exports have suffered, and everyone's watching to see if she can ease those pressures. The stakes are high since the United States buys nearly three quarters of Quebec's exports, 73.5%, worth 91.2 billion dollars back in 2024. It's mostly aircraft, aluminum, engines, and mining goods like gold and silver. On her itinerary, she'll link up with Canadian ambassador Mark Wiseman, join a roundtable

1:04with business groups from both sides, and huddle with some. Congressional reps whose names aren't public yet. With trade ties this tight and tensions running hot, Frischette's visit can lay crucial ground word to keep goods flowing smoothly across the border.