US Tariffs Drive Quebec Independence Support to Low
U.S. tariffs and economic pressure from President Trump have driven support for Quebec independence to its lowest level in decades. While the province faces a looming election, voters and leaders agree that remaining in Canada is vital amid external threats.
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Canada's Quebec province saw support for independence drop to 30% after the United States imposed 50% steel tariffs. The trade friction sparked economic anxiety ahead of an upcoming provincial election. The backlash highlights how external geopolitical pressures can override decades of domestic separatist momentum.
