Trump's Petty Trade War: A Symptom of a Bigger Problem The recent escalation in tensions between the US and Canada has left observers on both sides of the border perplexed.
President Trump's assertion that Canada "thinks they're a state" and therefore shouldn't expect favorable treatment is a telling example of his approach to international relations, which often veers into pettiness.
This latest development is more than just a quirky aside in an already fractious relationship; it's also a symptom of the US government's increasingly isolationist and protectionist tendencies.