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.
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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.
US Tariffs on Canadian Goods Rise to 50%
Washington/Ottawa — The United States has imposed new 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods after Washington and Ottawa failed to finalize a trade agreement, escalating tensions between the two longstanding allies. The duties took effect shortly after midnight on Saturday and cover about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
US-Canada Trade Talks Near 50% Tariff Deadline
WASHINGTON, United States — Senior trade negotiators from the United States and Canada are set to meet for a third consecutive day on Friday as both sides race to finalize a trade agreement before President Donald Trump’s threatened new tariffs on Canadian goods take effect on Saturday.
Donald Trump Pauses New Canadian Tariffs for Three Days as Talks Continue
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, saying Washington and Ottawa have reached a deal subject to final documentation, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said substantial progress had been made but important work remained.
Gianni Infantino Receives Internal Backing After FIFA Crisis Meeting as World Cup Investment Plan Is Dropped
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has secured the backing of senior officials following an emergency meeting in Morocco, even as criticism over his now-abandoned proposal to commercialize World Cup revenues continues to grow. The governing body confirmed that top executives reaffirmed their confidence in Infantino’s leadership after acknowledging mistakes in the handling of the controversial plan.