If you’re looking for a cheerful update on Canada-U.S. relations, this isn’t it — but this is an incredibly important conversation to follow, regardless.
Paul Wells, author and political commentator, has a strong message for Canadians: our relationship with the U.S. is forever changed by this second Trump presidency; trust has been broken, and whatever comes next won’t ever be like before.
“Trade with the U.S. was easier than just about anywhere else, but what’s happening now is a big thing, not a small thing,” Wells says, adding, “Trump walked away from his ‘greatest trade agreement ever’, how can you trust them ever again?”
This hate-on for an ally makes no sense, which makes deciding on the next move difficult, Wells says.
In the middle of all of this is the Liberal leadership race and the question of when the federal election will be held. What does this trade war mean for the next prime minister of Canada? What does it mean for Pierre Poilievre’s chances of winning that election? Wells breaks down how both Mark Carney and Poilievre are viewed and how that works for or against them in this next few months.
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