Calls for Quebec to diversify economy as Canada faces U.S. tariffs

Calls for Quebec to diversify economy as Canada faces U.S. tariffs

April 3, 2025 5:25 pm EST.

“Find new markets,” said Benjamin Sternthal, president of Kodem Developments Inc., about looking for new countries to do business now that there are 25 per cent tariffs on many Canadian products entering the U.S. Gareth Madoc-Jones reports.

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