Trump’s tariffs boost Carney’s standing ahead of Alberta’s independence vote

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Donald Trump's trade war threats have boosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's political standing, potentially influencing Alberta's October referendum on provincial independence. The collapse of tariff negotiations Friday prompted Canada's "dollar for dollar" retaliation, reflecting Carney's hardline stance. Trump's earlier 2025 rhetoric about making Canada the 51st state rallied nationalist sentiment, helping Carney's Liberal Party win last spring's election. Alberta's October 19 vote could be swayed by ongoing US tensions, likely strengthening pro-Canada sentiment, though some separatists argue independence would enable favorable US deals. Carney, who previously managed Brexit's economic fallout, calls the Alberta process a dangerous bluff.


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