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The Trump Factor Further Shakes Up Canada's Politics


Published on 2024-12-17 18:40:39 - The New York Times
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  • The president-elect's threat to impose major tariffs on Canadian goods and other pointed comments have tapped into a treacherous moment in domestic politics.

The article from The New York Times discusses the political landscape in Canada as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau navigates the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency. Trudeau, who has had a contentious relationship with Trump, is preparing for the implications of another Trump term, focusing on strengthening Canada's economic and security ties with the U.S. while also diversifying trade relationships. The piece highlights Trudeau's efforts to balance domestic issues like housing affordability and climate change with international diplomacy, especially in light of Trump's previous policies on trade, climate, and NATO. It also touches on the broader implications for Canadian policy, including potential shifts in immigration, environmental regulations, and defense spending, as Trudeau's government anticipates and strategizes for various U.S. political scenarios.

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