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After 150 Years of Friendship, the U.S. and Canada Come to Blows


Published on 2025-02-22 00:01:24 - MSN
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  • Tariff threats and talk of making Canada the 51st state have unleashed rancor and instability into one of the world's most powerful partnerships

The article from MSN discusses the escalating tensions between the United States and Canada, highlighting a shift from their traditionally friendly relations. Key points include disputes over trade, particularly the U.S. imposing tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, which Canada retaliated against. There are also conflicts regarding dairy trade, where Canada's supply management system has been a point of contention. Additionally, the article touches on disagreements over energy policies, with Canada's push towards greener energy conflicting with U.S. interests in oil and gas. Environmental issues, such as the Keystone XL pipeline, further strain relations, with Canada feeling that the U.S. is not adequately addressing climate change. The piece also mentions border security and immigration policies, where differing approaches have led to friction. Overall, these issues illustrate a complex web of economic, environmental, and political challenges that are testing the longstanding friendship between the two nations.

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