Quebec Premier Says North American Free-Trade Agreement Should Be Reopened Now

Quebec Premier Francois Legault makes a statement on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs at the legislature in Quebec City, on Feb. 4, 2025. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec Premier François Legault says talks should begin as soon as possible on renegotiating the North American free-trade agreement.

Legault made the comments today in a special statement to the legislature, a day after United States Donald Trump paused for 30 days the implementation of 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and services.