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Canada’s Response and the American Political Landscape
In response to Trump’s declaration, Canadian Prime Minister Doug Ford issued a carefully worded statement emphasizing the friendship and shared values between the countries. He expressed hope that “we are stronger together,” and extended best wishes to both nations. However, critics viewed Ford’s flip-flopping attitude as symptomatic of poor strategic judgment, especially after he initially dismissed Trump as a "buffoon" and threatened to cut off power supplies to the U.S. during negotiations.