In an op-ed in the U.S. publication The Hill, Quebec Premier François Legault made the case that tariffs on Canadian imports would hurt "the American economy, many of its businesses and especially ordinary Americans by causing a new inflationary surge.

If President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian products, Americans could suffer significantly, according to Quebec Premier François Legault.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada's premiers say all options are on the table to respond to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose devastating tariffs on Canada.