Why it matters: Trump’s tariffs are fundamentally reshaping North American alliances, pushing two of America’s closest neighbors into a tighter partnership that could give them more leverage in trade negotiations. The stakes for Americans are bigger than they appear. For instance, US cars aren’t built in one country — a single vehicle may cross the Canada–Mexico–US border six times before completion. Canadian oil and hydropower also help keep US energy costs lower, while Mexico supplies much of the fresh produce filling American grocery stores in winter. If Canada and Mexico strengthen ties independently of Washington, the US risks losing influence over the continental supply chains that underpin daily American life, potentially raising costs for cars, groceries, and household energy.
Sources: BBC, The New York Times
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