Canada’s Foreign Minister Walks a Tightrope at UN Amid Trump’s America First Challenges
At the United Nations, Canada’s foreign minister cautiously pushes back against President Trump’s aggressive trade and diplomatic posture while safeguarding vital bilateral ties—revealing cracks in global cooperation that threaten American and allied interests alike.
At this year’s United Nations General Assembly, Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand faced a delicate balancing act: responding to President Donald Trump’s assertive "America First" agenda without severing critical ties with America, Canada’s largest trading partner. President Trump has unapologetically prioritized U.S. sovereignty over multilateral cooperation, famously questioning the very purpose of the U.N. and threatening sweeping tariffs that could unravel decades of economic partnership with Canada. His defiant rhetoric and protectionist policies have sparked uncertainty not only north of the border but also across global markets. Is Multilateralism Under Threat by America First? Minister Anand did not directly confront...
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