# Why the US sees Quebec’s French-language laws as a trade barrier

https://mins.news/en/video/30027

- Global News, 2026-08-23 20:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq60aZL8PuA

> The fallout from the collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks extends beyond tariffs. The United States says Quebec’s French-language rules create barriers for American businesses seeking access to the market, while Quebec insists that protecting the language is non-negotiable.

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