Economic impact of US tariffs on Quebec and separatist sentiment
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Quebec manufacturing sector, Parti Quebecois, Donald Trump
Quebec, Canada
August 2026
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US tariffs on Canadian steel have caused significant economic damage to Quebec's manufacturing sector. Support for Quebec independence has fallen to its lowest level in decades, partly due to the political climate under President Trump. Political leaders are reconsidering the timing of a potential independence referendum.
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