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The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on about C$28bn ($20bn) of Canadian goods and Canada has announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on roughly C$27.6bn of US imports, set to take effect 8 September; Ottawa has also pledged C$7.5bn in support for affected businesses. The dispute has disrupted integrated supply chains, hit manufacturing and raised costs on both sides of the border.
Canada faces a rapid escalation in a tariff dispute after Trump has pressed for tougher measures against Ottawa, while Canada’s Carney government is coordinating a dollar-for-dollar retort. Canadians report growing boycotts of American goods, and social media shows broad public anger over the spat.
Alberta has voted to remain a province of Canada in a nonbinding referendum held 19 October. Unofficial counts show roughly three‑quarters of ballots favoured staying; about one quarter voted to begin a legal process toward a future binding referendum on separation. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith have welcomed the result; separatist leaders say their movement will continue.
Alberta has voted decisively to remain part of Canada in a nonbinding referendum, with roughly 75% supporting unity and about 25% backing a process toward separation. Prime Minister Mark Carney has framed the result as a mandate to pursue national projects — including pipeline and trade diversification — while U.S. tensions with Canada have sharpened political stakes.