Canada-US relationship: When was the last time it was this bad?

Описание: In this segment from The Really Big Show, hosts Jim Csek and Iain Burns discuss the strained Canada-U.S. relationship under Prime Minister Mark Carney. They react to news of a recent phone call between Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump. The PMO readout describes a conversation on developments in the Middle East, the economy, and trade, with the leaders agreeing to remain in close contact. The hosts note the brief and vague nature of the readout, suggesting the call may not have been particularly productive.

This segment highlights how Canada's most critical bilateral relationship has deteriorated to levels not seen in generations. The hosts question why the relationship has decayed so sharply, with speculation that the U.S. president holds deep animosity toward Canada, and little visible effort to repair it. They contrast this with earlier media praise for Carney's supposed mastery of Trump, now absent as challenges mount.

The discussion also addresses Canadian nonchalance toward CUSMA risks, as noted in recent Financial Post reporting. Many appear indifferent, echoing Carney's apparent attitude, yet the pact underpins 85 to 90 percent duty-free trade with the U.S. Without it, the economic fallout could be devastating, crippling industries built around nearly 40 years of free trade and worsening issues like food bank reliance and everyday costs.

In addition, the hosts mention upcoming meetings between Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to prepare for CUSMA talks, amid ongoing tariffs and uncertainty.

What do you think about the state of Canada-U.S. relations right now? Let us know in the comments.

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