Trump tariffs dampen Quebec independence support

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian steel and threats to annex Canada have dampened support for Canada — Quebec independence, which has fallen to about 30%, its lowest in decades. The separatist Canada — Parti Québécois, which leads in polls for the upcoming provincial election, has vowed not to hold a referendum while Trump is president. The tariffs have caused significant economic damage in Canada — Quebec, including layoffs at The Heico Companies and reduced growth forecasts. Canada — Quebecers largely oppose Trump, with only 10% viewing him favorably. The situation has also affected separatist movements in United Kingdom — Scotland and Spain — Catalonia, and Canada — Alberta's independence movement faces its own referendum.