Quebec Premier Fréchette Visits Washington on Trade Matters

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette is set to travel to Washington on Sunday for a series of meetings with U.S. political and business leaders on Monday, marking her first diplomatic outreach since taking office last week amid ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States.

The trip comes as negotiations to renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, known as CUSMA, remain stalled, with disputes over key sectors like agriculture and manufacturing straining bilateral relations. Fréchette, who was sworn in as premier following a recent election, aims to address concerns affecting Quebec's economy during the visit. Officials confirmed the itinerary Friday, noting that she will be accompanied only by her core staff.

On Monday, Fréchette's schedule includes discussions with Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Mark D. Wiseman and several members of the U.S. Congress. Among them are Representatives Nicole Malliotakis and Claudia Tenney, both from New York, and Adrian Smith from Nebraska. She will also meet with representatives from major industry groups, including the American Aluminum Association, the National Association of Home Builders, and General Motors. These engagements...