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Alberta has voted to remain a province of Canada in a non-binding referendum held 19 October. Elections Albertareported roughly three quarters of counted ballots backed staying in Canada; about one quarter backed starting a legal process toward a binding separation vote. Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the result; separatist leaders have vowed to continue their movement.
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20bn of Canadian goods and has threatened 50% duties on vehicles from January 2027. Canada has unveiled dollar‑for‑dollar retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6bn of U.S. imports, taking effect 8 September, and has pledged more than C$7bn in support for affected firms and workers.
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.