Trump Is Thirsty for Canada's Water, but Our Own Gluttony Is the Bigger Threat | The Walrus

"Trump is not going to ask us permission. I don't think he thinks that way. He would just say, 'We need water, I'm going to put some pipes in the Great Lakes and take it.'"

"You have millions of gallons of water pouring down from the north with the snow caps and Canada, and all pouring down and they have essentially a very large faucet."

"Nothing raises Canadian elbows more than the prospect of Americans stealing our natural endowment of fresh water. But Trump's threats and our nationalistic pride mask an unsettling reality."

"Canada's real vulnerabilities are internal. They include uneven and often unsafe access, heavy industrial use, and permissive policies that enable over-extraction and contamination."

The U.S. government could potentially exploit Canadian water resources, particularly during a drought, disregarding laws and agreements. Military force may back such actions, prompting Canadian resistance through sabotage. The deteriorating relationship with the Trump administration raises concerns about resource theft. Trump's previous comments suggest a willingness to take water from Canada. However, Canada faces internal vulnerabilities, including unsafe access and over-extraction of water, which complicate its ability to protect this vital resource.

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