US–Canada trade war will test not only economic strength but also political will. On the latter, Canada may have an advantage.

US–Canada trade war will test not only economic strength but also political will. On the latter, Canada may have an advantage.

Listen to On Carney's foreign policy & the Iran war - interview on CBC The Current, 16 March 2026 by Roland Paris #np on #SoundCloud

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Chatham House analysts give their Initial reactions to the Supreme Court’s tariffs ruling, its likely impact on President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, and his angry response to the ruling.

Listen to On Mark Carney's Davos speech and what comes next | CBC The Current | January 26, 2026 by Roland Paris #np on #SoundCloud

As the American president becomes more aggressive, this is becoming a problem

Many middle powers have been warning of the dangers inherent in the decline of the liberal international order. The time has come for these countries to translate their warnings into concerted action.

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Open comment thread on the PM's Davos speech

Mark Carney visits Beijing hoping to diversify Canada’s economic partnerships. But trade with the US remains vital, even as tariffs bite and security worries about Donald Trump’s intentions grow.

The mercurial American president has divided us into those who see him as the monstrous danger he is and those who don't, Bruce Arthur writes.

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Roland Paris interview on CBC Radio's The Current on Canada's foreign policy so far under Prime Minister Mark Carney

As new tariffs, increased geopolitical tensions and a shifting rules-based order challenge the closest of allies, how will Canada and the US redefine their relationship?