Jean Charest indicates that trade talks with the U.S. may go down to the wire. Final negotiations on Canadian tariffs happen ahead of a new wave. New Brunswick entrepreneurs express concerns about tariff risks. A possible initial trade agreement is going to Trump's desk.

Current discussion focuses on which Quebec party leader is well placed to stop the PQ in the October election. Charest commented earlier that day on Tue, 18 Aug 2026 about the trade talks issue with the U.S.