Summary
Canadians feel betrayed after Trump launched a trade war, threatening 25% tariffs and even suggesting Canada become the 51st U.S. state.
Prime Minister Trudeau secured a 30-day tariff delay after pledging border cooperation, but tensions remain high.
Canadian officials announced retaliatory tariffs, while citizens boycott U.S. goods and boo the American anthem at sports events.
Experts warn the damage to U.S.-Canada relations could be long-lasting.
Not everyone in the United States agrees with Trump. About 50% do not.
I think you’re right that Canadians and Mexicans know this and still want to be friends, but it doesn’t matter. The United States has officially and democratically become hostile to them, and they’re going to have to change the way they think about the relationship. An America that can’t be trusted reliably simply can’t be trusted.
Edit: But this doesn’t mean further conflict is inevitable! The sane citizens of each country will just need to work around the problem.