Canadian Cheese Faces U.S. Tariffs | Montreal News

Canada’s cheese makers are bracing for a major U.S. trade shift—starting next Tuesday, 50% tariffs hit Canadian cheeses, and two weeks later, whey protein shipments will be banned. While this hits Quebec exporters hard, it’s sparking a local cheese boom in Montreal, with shops like Fromagerie Hamel seeing surging demand as shoppers flock to support Quebec producers. Smaller makers, reliant on exports, face tough times under the new tariffs, even as supply management protects domestic sales. Experts say prices won’t skyrocket thanks to competition—and some American brands are already pulling out. With Quebec’s rich cheese...