Quebec's premier says Canada-U.S. trade talks are 'far from over'

Aug 20, 2026 2:22 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Quebec's premier said Canada-U.S. trade negotiations are "far from over" and demanded more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney before deciding whether an emerging agreement adequately protects Quebec's dairy and forestry sectors.

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Premier Christine Fréchette also pushed back against quickly restoring U.S. alcohol to provincial stores, saying Quebec alone would decide whether American products return to shelves at the SAQ, the Quebec government corporation that controls most retail sales of wine and spirits in the province.

"Information is missing before I can make the right decisions to ensure Quebecers are protected. I am awaiting clarifications from Mr. Carney," she said in a social media post late Wednesday.