Trump—Canada's Friend or Foe?
As new tariffs, increased geopolitical tensions and a shifting rules-based order challenge the closest of allies, how will Canada and the US redefine their relationship?
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About the Episode
Tensions between Canada and the United States are back in the headlines after new tariffs followed a controversial Ottawa ad. Experts Roland Paris and Robert Howse break down how Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is navigating this turbulent moment and what it means for Canada’s economy, identity, and role on the world stage.
About the Speakers
Lloyd C. Nelson Professor of International Law, NYU School of Law
Robert Howse is the Lloyd C. Nelson Professor of International Law at NYU School of Law. Professor Howse received his B.A. in philosophy and political science with high distinction, as well as an LL.B., with honors, from the University of Toronto, where he was co-editor in chief of the Faculty of Law Review. He also holds an LL.M. from Harvard Law School.
Professor of International Affairs and Director of the Graduate School of Public, International Affairs at the University of Ottawa
Roland Paris is a professor of international affairs and the director of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa, an associate fellow of Chatham House, and a former senior advisor on foreign policy to the Prime Minister of Canada.
President & Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London. She brings nearly 30 years of experience working at the intersection of international affairs, research, policy, and public engagement.