Read our Privacy noticeTrump administration officials have reportedly held several secret meetings with far-right Canadian separatists who want to break free from the rest of the country. News of the stealthy meetings comes at a time of especially high tensions between the U.S. and its northern neighbor. Current tensions have only helped the separatists, who are trying to capitalize on the friction, according to the report. Both the White House and State Department told the FT that no commitments were made to the group during these meetings. However, Hoekstra suggested U.S. intervention would go even further, should the fighter jet deal change, ultimately requiring new terms to the Cold War-era agreement.