Quebec governing party: Trump is 'real adversary'

A Quebec political leader has framed the U.S.-Canada trade dispute as a central challenge in her party’s upcoming election campaign, directly naming the American president as the primary obstacle. Speaking at her campaign launch, she positioned the trade war as a defining issue, emphasizing its impact on the province’s economic interests. The right-leaning party she heads has now shifted focus to countering what it describes as aggressive U.S. trade policies. Her remarks signal a sharp contrast with opponents who may downplay the conflict’s significance.

Quebec governing party leader Christine Fréchette labeled President Trump as a “real adversary” as she launched her election campaign Thursday, citing the escalating trade war between the U.S. and Canada. “My opponent is named Donald Trump,” said Fréchette, who leads the right-leaning Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ). “He’s the real adversary.” Fréchette took over the CAQ...