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Canada, the United States, and a changing world

Canada has long been a partner to the American behemoth, but the world is changing rapidly. The U.S. hegemon is less committed to its role as the world’s policeman. Under Donald Trump, it is treating many of its long-time economic and diplomatic partners like Canada aggressively and poorly. Is it on the right side of history as it competes with a rival colossus, China?

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