Canada, Quebec Vow Defiance Against Trump’s Language Threats

Canadian and Quebec leaders vowed Monday not to be intimidated by U.S. President Donald Trump's threats against French language and culture, while Prime Minister Mark Carney maintained a "dollar-for-dollar" retaliation strategy. Carney and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette spoke at the Davie shipyard in Lévis, confirming $11.3 billion in federal contracts for six icebreakers. They did not rule out cutting electricity exports to the U.S. as a potential countermeasure, though both expressed caution about such a move. Canada walked away from trade negotiations Friday after the U.S. added unacceptable conditions, including oversight of Canadian trade deals with other countries and removal of French-language labeling requirements in Quebec. An Angus Reid poll shows 75% of Canadians approve of ending talks, with support at 85% in Quebec.