“American tariffs are already hurting local businesses like Northern Cables. Now Canadian countertariffs will make things even more expensive for Canadian families. How much will our tariffs cost families, and what will the government do to bring those costs down?”

“Mr. Speaker, Northern Cables in Brockville sells about half its production in the United States, and it employs skilled Canadian workers. Trump’s unjustified 50% tariffs have already cost the company new U.S. work and put future Canadian investment at risk. If Canadian countertariffs are going to drive up costs for Canadian families, they would like to know by how much. Our question for the government is simple: How much are these countertariffs going to cost Canadian families, and what are the Liberals going to do to bring down costs for Canadians to make up for it?”

“The government's new trade taxes are hurting our economy. Over 100 people in my riding lost their jobs because a plant closed. I want the Liberals to adopt our Conservative plan to lower costs for families.”

“Mr. Speaker, what Canadians expect the government to do is two things at the same time: first and foremost, to always stand up for Canada, and second, to make sure that it is also saving money for Canadians. The countertariffs are already creating all kinds of knock-on effects in the Canadian economy. Canadians are losing jobs, including in my riding, such as at Invista, which has already closed its operation, putting more than 100 people out of work. What we want to know is which part of the Conservative plan that we have proposed to help bring down costs for Canadian families are the Liberals willing to adopt today.”

“High American tariffs are costing Canadian aluminum workers their jobs. The government added its own tariffs, which raised costs, but it is letting American companies avoid paying them. Why is the government hurting Canadian workers and businesses instead of protecting them?”

“Mr. Speaker, Spectra Aluminum in Bradford is facing layoffs and job losses as it deals with 100% stacking American tariffs. The Liberal government has responded by bringing in a countertariff that has raised costs for Canadians, but instead of using that as leverage to stand up for the 80,000 workers in Canadian downstream aluminum manufacturing, the Liberals are letting American firms dodge the tariff, by granting generous remissions. Why is the Liberal government undercutting the Canadian businesses and workers it is supposed to be protecting?”

“The government's 50 percent tax on imported aluminum hurts Canadian businesses. It raises the cost of homes, cars, and appliances, and it costs Canadian workers their jobs. I want the Prime Minister to tell Canadians what these taxes will cost them.”

“Mr. Speaker, they suggest more websites. This is out of touch. This is not building Canada strong. It is weakening our industries. The Liberals’ 50% countertariff on aluminum has increased the cost of houses, renovation, cars, appliances and more, while Canadians pay the price. Workers at companies like Spectra are still facing layoffs, still losing orders and still watching American firms get a backdoor pass into the Canadian market. When will the Prime Minister rise and tell Canadians what the countertariffs are going to cost them?”

“Canada's own tariffs are hurting Canadian businesses and consumers alongside American tariffs. I want the Prime Minister to explain how he will protect them from this extra burden.”

“Mr. Speaker, a Desjardins report confirms there is a double tariff shock on manufacturing businesses here in Canada. A business owner in Woodbridge was not only hit by crushing 50% tariffs on his exports to the U.S. but also recently lost a steel drum contract due to a 50% countertariff imposed by his own government. Washington started this trade war, but how is the Prime Minister going to ensure that Canada’s response does not place an undue burden on Canadian businesses and consumers?”

“Our countertariffs could cost Canadian consumers $4 billion and push local businesses to move to the United States. We should compete with the Americans, not tax people more. How much will these tariffs cost Canadians?”

“Mr. Speaker, today we heard the minister keep talking about support packages. Oxford economists have been clear that they may soften the blow, but they will not solve the problem. Economist Trevor Tombe estimates that the government’s countertariffs could cost Canadian consumers $4 billion. Meanwhile, businesses in Vaughan—Woodbridge are facing increased costs to their inputs and being forced to consider relocating south of the border. We should out-compete the Americans, not out-tax them. Can the Prime Minister tell Canadians how much his countertariffs will cost them?”

“Canada's taxes on American metals are hurting Windsor factories like Cavalier Tool. These plants need metal they can only buy in the United States, and the taxes wipe out their profits. I want the government to stop these taxes before more people lose their jobs.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government’s countertariffs are killing new work for Windsor manufacturers. Cavalier Tool’s three plants need specialized U.S. steel and aluminum they cannot source elsewhere. On $244,000 moulds, their 5% to 10% profit is wiped out by countertariffs. They are trying to maintain their skilled workforce. Under the conditions the Liberals have caused, this is becoming too challenging. How many more Windsor jobs will the government sacrifice?”

“The Prime Minister broke his promise to make a trade deal with the Americans. Retaliatory tariffs are driving up costs for local companies, like Norgate Metal in my riding, which faces seven million dollars in extra fees. I want the Prime Minister to tell us how much these tariffs will actually cost businesses in Quebec and Beauce.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister was elected on a promise to reach an agreement with the Americans. Today, that promise is in ruins. The unjustified escalation of the tariffs and retaliatory tariffs is causing our companies’ operating costs to soar. Norgate Metal in Beauce is already projecting $7 million in additional costs for its current contracts alone. Ultimately, Canadians are the ones who are going to pay the price. Can the Prime Minister tell us how much the retaliatory tariffs will really cost businesses in Quebec and Beauce?”

“The government's counter-tariffs are hurting Canadian businesses and putting jobs at risk. Why did the Minister of Finance ignore advice from these businesses?”

“Mr. Speaker, we are going to give him some very important information about the counter-tariffs. The Liberal Party and Prime Minister’s failed negotiations are hurting our economy. Our businesses are paying a fortune. I will give some real examples. The garage door manufacturer Garaga will be paying $1.5 million a month. Beauce Atlas will be paying $550,000 a week. You heard me, Mr. Speaker: $550,000. These costs are putting jobs here at risk, and Canadians are the ones who are going to pay the price. Why did the Minister of Finance ignore the recommendations of businesses in Beauce, Quebec, and Canada?”