Trump’s new national security strategy raises alarms, fears over threats posed to Canada’s sovereignty and prosperity

There will be little tolerance for countries pursuing policies that run counter to U.S. commercial interests and, in the Western Hemisphere, little hesitation in pursuing open access for its military and commercial shipping, ensuring privileged access to critical minerals and rare Earth minerals.

U.S. President Donald Trump, left, pictured with Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2025, at the White House, has had Canada in his sights since assuming office last January. But if Canada is not to become the 51st U.S. state, then it must at least become, for him, a vassal state, subservient to U.S. interests, writes David Crane.Photograph courtesy of White House photographer Gabriel B. Kotico

Opinion

BY DAVID CRANE

December 15, 2025

TORONTO—The Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy has, for good, reason raised alarms and even fears over the threats posed to Canada’s sovereignty...

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