The Financial Times revealed that officials from the Trump administration have had multiple contacts in Washington with fringe separatist groups advocating for Alberta, Canada's independence. Sources said that since last April, leaders of the "Alberta Prosperity Project" (APP), which advocates for Alberta's independence, have met at least three times with U.S. State Department officials and have sought further meetings with Treasury officials to discuss obtaining up to $500 billion in credit support after an as-yet-announced independence referendum. U.S. officials emphasized that these meetings are routine contacts and no commitments have been made. The contacts occurred amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Canada. Trump and Kanjia recently publicly clashed over global order and bilateral friction. Although insiders say the U.S. government is unlikely to provide substantial support to this separatist movement, the dialogue itself has raised concerns in Canada about external interference in domestic affairs. Local Canadian officials and union leaders have criticized the U.S. for encouraging separatism and undermining sovereignty. Meanwhile, Bessen's recent statement that Alberta is a "natural partner" for the United States has been seen by local separatists as a political signal. Surveys show that support for Alberta's independence has risen but has not yet become a mainstream political force.
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