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Tariff trouble prompts Montrealers to prepare for price hikes—comments from Pascal Thériault

Cow on farm with American flag in the background
Published: 5 March 2025

Food including meat, vegetables, and fruits are on the long list of products from the U.S. subject to Canada’s 25% counter-tariffs.

It might take a few weeks, but most retailers will pass the cost on to Quebecers, agricultural economist Pascal Thériault, Farm Management and Technology Program Director,

“Unfortunately, consumers will be the ones paying the price of those tariffs,” he said. “It’s true in Canada, it’s true in the U.S. Tariffs never make winners.”

Thériault added the value of the Canadian dollar will determine how expensive imports get.

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