Trump praises Canadian separatists amid delicate trade talks
Summary
President Donald Trump praised Quebec separatist leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and British Columbia premier-designate Lorne Doerkson as U.S.-Canada trade talks continued. Canadian and U.S. officials have signaled renewed discussions, but tariffs and Trump’s comments about Canada have kept tensions high.Key Facts
- St-Pierre Plamondon’s Parti Québécois won 60 of 127 seats in Quebec’s election, four short of a majority.
- St-Pierre Plamondon has pledged to hold a third referendum on Quebec independence, but said it would take place after Trump leaves office.
- The Parti Québécois would likely need support from another separatist party to advance a referendum.
- Trump shared an article describing the Quebec result as a setback for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s efforts to maintain national unity.
- The U.S. Embassy in Canada accused Canadian leaders of trying to influence American politics through reciprocal tariffs; Canadian officials have denied the broader accusation.
- White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said negotiations with Canada had picked up, while Carney said talks had intensified slightly since they broke down in August.
- The White House exempted some Canadian imports from 50% tariffs after pressure from Senator Susan Collins, who said she would seek further tariff relief.
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