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Donald Trump Congratulates St-Pierre Plamondon on Quebec Election Victory -- 22 Days Later

Trump’s post linked to an Irish Times story and echoed a past congratulation from St-Pierre Plamondon, as Canada-U.S. trade tensions continue.

  • On Tuesday, United States President Donald Trump congratulated Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon on Truth Social, 22 days after the Parti won the Oct 5 provincial election.
  • Trump's post included an Irish Times article claiming the Parti victory was a blow to Mark Carney, referencing the sovereigntist party's recent electoral success.
  • St-Pierre Plamondon previously congratulated Trump for his 2024 victory, though he criticized opponents for capitalizing on fear regarding the American president and his tariffs.
  • The United States and Canada remain locked in a trade war, though Trump stated this week the conflict could end "pretty soon" and that Canada was "willing to give us anything at this moment."
  • With the United States heading into midterms on Nov 3, St-Pierre Plamondon previously stated he would delay his promised referendum on Quebec independence until after Trump leaves the White House in 2029.
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US President Donald Trump congratulated Quebec Prime Minister Paul St-Pierre Plamondon on his victory on Tuesday.

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