U.S. Tariffs Are Back: What a 35% Border Tax Could Mean for Quebec’s Real Estate Market

Albert Laurin Courtier/RealtorCourtier immobilier résidentiel - J3318

11 juil. 2025

By Albert Laurin — Courtier Immobilier Résidentiel, RE/MAX 2000

📍 Montréal • Laval • Rive‑Nord • Rive‑Sud

A bold new tariff move from the U.S. could shake Canada’s economy — and your property value.

Earlier this week, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on all Canadian imports, set to take effect August 1st. The news, reported by CTV News, stated that Ottawa is scrambling to renegotiate a deal before the deadline to avoid economic fallout.

As a courtier immobilier résidentiel working across Montréal, Laval, and the North and South Shores, I’m watching this development closely — because global shocks can directly impact local real estate.

🧨 Tariffs, Recession Risk & What It Means for Buyers

If this trade war escalates, Quebec’s key export industries — like:

Forestry and lumber
Aerospace (Bombardier)
Aluminum
Agri‑food

…could face layoffs and cutbacks. This kind of pressure on the economy makes people nervous — and when jobs are uncertain, homebuyers hit pause.

Whether you’re planning to (acheter une maison à Laval) buying a home in Laval or sell a condo à Montréal, economic anxiety can slow down both sides of the transaction.

💸 Mortgage Rates Won’t Be the Rescue They Used to Be

Normally, economic slowdowns lead to rate cuts. But if these tariffs trigger inflation — via a weakened loonie and more expensive imports — the Bank of Canada may keep interest rates elevated longer than expected.

What that means for buyers and homeowners:

No mortgage relief in sight
Higher monthly payments
More first-time buyers priced out of the market

If you’re eyeing a duplex à vendre à Montréal or a semi-detached in Laval, now’s the time to plan — not panic.

📉 Real Estate Regions Most Vulnerable

🔻 At-Risk Zones (Export Dependent):

Abitibi & Saguenay–Lac‑Saint‑Jean – Forestry and mining economies
Estrie (Eastern Townships) – Agri‑food production
Border towns & rural areas – Highly sensitive to U.S. trade disruptions

🔺 More Resilient Zones:

Montréal (Outremont, Plateau, Villeray) – Dense population, diverse jobs
Laval (Chomedey, Duvernay) – Affordable family housing with strong demand
South Shore suburbs – Relocation-friendly and active with first-time buyers

As your courtier immobilier à Laval et Montréal, I’ve worked through ups and downs. Well-priced, well-located properties always move — but strategy is key.

🧲 Foreign Buyers & U.S. Investment Could Slow

If tensions escalate:

U.S. buyers of second homes and income properties may pull out
International investors may hesitate on downtown condos
The luxury property market may experience longer hold periods

If you’re considering to vendre un condo à Montréal or list a luxury unit in Laval, we’ll need to market more intelligently and proactively.

🧠 Real Estate Is Local — But Always Influenced by Global Decisions

If you’re wondering:

“Should I sell my triplex in Villeray now?”
“Do I wait to buy in Laval?”
“Will the market crash if this trade war expands?”

The answer depends on your situation, but I can help you read the signs and move forward smartly — without fear.

✅ The Bottom Line: Be Strategic, Not Reactive

As your trusted courtier immobilier RE/MAX serving Laval, Montréal, and the Rive‑Nord/Rive‑Sud, I’m here to help you:

Evaluate market timing
Protect your investment
Navigate uncertainty with confidence

Whether you're buying your first home or selling a multi-unit building, I can guide you step by step:

📞 Contact Me Today

Albert Laurin

Courtier immobilier résidentiel agréé – RE/MAX 2000

📍 Montréal • Laval • Rive‑Nord • Rive‑Sud

📱 Instagram: @courtieralbertlaurin

🔗 www.laurinimmobilier.com

📞 Call/Text/WhatsApp: 514‑295-5469

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Écrit par Albert Laurin Courtier/Realtor

Courtier immobilier résidentiel - J3318