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Conservative analysis of U.S. foreign policy, national security decisions, and the strategic challenges facing America at home and on the world stage.

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Friends or Free Riders? How Canadian Trade Barriers Strain the U.S.–Canada Alliance

Carney claims “the U.S. has changed,” but Canada has long maintained trade barriers hitting 270% on American dairy. President Trump finally confronted Ottawa's protectionist supply-management system, over-quota tariffs and “buy Canadian” rules choking U.S. exports. Real allies don't hide behind 300% walls then demand reciprocity from Washington.