Trump Tariffs Hit Quebec Independence Support

MONTREAL, Canada — Quebec’s long-running independence movement is facing an unexpected obstacle ahead of the province’s next election: U.S. President Donald Trump. As tariffs hit key industries and threats to make Canada the 51st state fuel anxiety, support for Quebec sovereignty has fallen to about 30%, its lowest level in decades, prompting the separatist Parti Quebecois to rule out a third independence referendum while Trump remains in the White House.

Tokyo Earthquake: Magnitude 5.9 Shakes Kanto

TOKYO, Japan — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture early Sunday, shaking Tokyo and the wider eastern Kanto region and prompting authorities to assess possible damage and injuries. The earthquake, which occurred at 2 a.m. at an estimated depth of 70 kilometers, did not trigger a tsunami, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Canada to Retaliate With US Tariffs After Talks Collapse

OTTAWA, Canada — Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods from September 8 after trade negotiations with the United States broke down, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday. The Canadian government is preparing measures it says will respond to Washington’s planned tariffs while protecting Canadian workers and businesses.