Behind the Trade War: How Trump’s Tariffs Strain a Crucial North American Alliance

In a pivotal moment for one of America's closest allies, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to President Donald Trump underscores a fracture in what has long been considered one of the most reliable international relationships. Yet beneath the surface, this alliance is under pressure from trade disputes that threaten not just bilateral goodwill, but also the economic and security interests fundamental to the United States. When Trade Disputes Threaten National Prosperity, Who Wins? More than three-quarters of Canada’s exports flow directly into the U.S., making our neighbor’s economy deeply intertwined with ours. But President Trump’s imposition of sector-specific tariffs—particularly...