As Canadians absorb U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and his threats to make Canada the 51st state, one thing has become abundantly clear: One of the world's most durable and amicable alliances — born of geography, heritage and centuries of common interests — is broken.
Canadians are feeling an undeniable sense of betrayal after Trump declared a trade trade war against America's northern neighbor and longtime ally. Trump keeps threatening Canada’s sovereignty and is poised to put sweeping 25% tariffs on Canadian products on Tuesday. Discussion and disapproval are everywhere. Canadian hockey fans have even been booing the American national anthem at recent National Hockey League games.
