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Trump praises Canadian separatists amid complex trade talks with Ottawa

President Trump has praised the new separatist premier of Quebec, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, despite ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada. This comes as Trump continues to criticize Canada's trade practices and accuse the nation of interfering in American elections. While Trump's economic advisor suggested a trade deal is possible, the president's rhetoric has added complexity to the fragile talks. AI

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Trump praises Canadian separatists amid complex trade talks with Ottawa

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 (CA) · Avery Lotz ·

    Trump praises Canadian separatists amid delicate trade talks

    <p>President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> applauded Quebec's new separatist premier Tuesday, <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/22/us-canada-election-interference-tariffs-embassy" target="_blank">continuing to jab</a> …