Quebec's Fréchette Pushes for Stable Trade Deal with U.S.

0:00It's April 27, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News Today, your AI-powered local news. Quebec's new premiere, Christine Frischette, just pulled off a surprise one-on-one with the top U.S. trade rep, James and Greer, right as she launched. Her trade mission in Washington. This hour-long chat focused on renewing the Canada United States' Mexico Agreement, or CUSMA, with talks set to start in July. He's making it clear Quebec wants a stable deal that shields local industries and the French language from any fallout. Frischette stressed how Quebec powers economies in several American states through tight supply chains, pushing back against uncertainty. Terrorists have slammed Quebec hard, especially 50% on aluminum and steel exports, plus 45% on lumber. Three-quarters of the province's exports had south, worth over $90 billion back in 2022, fueling the push to diversify. Just 12 days after taking office, Frischette kicked things off with Canada's ambassador,

1:02then hit a business roundtable in private talks with U.S. Lawmakers from New York and Nebraska. Her team insists she's not negotiating federally, just amplifying Quebec's voice. As she raps with a news conference tonight, her message lands firm, no tariffs, strong ties for both sides, Quebec's extending that hand, ready to build without backing down.