Tag: Quebec furniture
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It Takes a Village: Quebec’s Sainte-Croix Furniture Empire Hit by Trade War
Introduction: A village with a global footprint The village of Sainte-Croix sits on the south bank of the St. Lawrence, not far from Quebec City. From its fertile pride to its bustling workshops, Sainte-Croix embodies a centuries-old idea: a community that builds on shared skill can become a regional powerhouse. In recent years, that power…
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How a Quebec Village Built a Furniture Empire—and How a Trade War Is Undermining It
From Sainte-Croix to a Quebec Furniture Empire The village of Sainte-Croix, perched on the southern bank of the St. Lawrence River, has long been a cradle of woodworking talent. Its fertile land and generations of carpentry know-how fostered a small workshop economy into a sprawling Quebec furniture empire. The story isn’t just about furniture; it’s…