Trump-era diplomacy: what is gained from poking the bear and what is lost?

In retrospect, Mark Carney’s low-key approach—coupled with his tireless attempts to broaden our trade network—may prove to be the wisest course. Not as emotionally satisfying, or morally invigorating as a well-deserved profanity. But smarter.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on Dec. 3, 2025, on the Hill.

CHELSEA, QUE.—It would take a skilled therapist, or an experienced hostage negotiator, to deal successfully with an emotional powder keg like United States President Donald Trump—and, even then, there are no guarantees. It is not a job for a mere Canadian prime minister....

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