Discussion · Oral Questions
Gabriel Ste-Marie Bloc Québécois
“New American trade taxes are hurting Quebec manufacturers, especially small businesses that risk shutting down right now. Today's government announcement ignores them. I want the government to change its plan and help them immediately.”
“Mr. Speaker, the revised U.S. tariff schedule in effect since April 6 is a disaster for Quebec’s manufacturing industry. The Desjardins Group reports that a quarter of all Quebec exports to the United States are now subject to tariffs. We are talking about a 60% increase overnight. Moreover, it is our small and medium-sized businesses that are being hit. Today’s announcement ignores the businesses that are most at risk. They cannot take on more debt to modernize in the medium term when they are at risk of shutting down right now. They need help today. Will the government change course?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, the revised U.S. tariff schedule in effect since April 6 is a disaster for Quebec’s manufacturing industry. The Desjardins Group reports that a quarter of all Quebec exports to the United States are now subject to tariffs. We are talking about a 60% increase overnight. Moreover, it is our small and medium-sized businesses that are being hit. Today’s announcement ignores the businesses that are most at risk. They cannot take on more debt to modernize in the medium term when they are at risk of shutting down right now. They need help today. Will the government change course?