The relationship between Canada and the United States has soured due to President Trump's aggressive rhetoric and proposed tariffs, which has led to a significant backlash among Canadians. Despite a recent agreement for a temporary pause in hostilities over trade and cooperation on fentanyl issues, many Canadians feel betrayed. Historian Jon Parmenter highlights the long-standing emotional turmoil stemming from the U.S.'s imposing presence in their lives, impacting everything from culture to economics, leaving Canadians feeling vulnerable and frustrated.
Mr. Parmenter noted that being America's far less populous neighbor has not always been comfortable for Canadians, who are deeply aware of their dependence on trading with the United States.
Jon Parmenter, professor of North American history at Cornell, states that the situation has triggered really significant and striking emotional responses. It's very raw for people.
Mr. Trump's menacing rhetoric, especially his statements about annexing Canada, seems to have fractured the fraternal trust that has sustained relationships for over a century.
After threatening levies on Canada, both countries reached an agreement for a 30-day reprieve in the brewing trade war in exchange for new measures to tackle fentanyl.
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