The United States and Canada have long been among the closest allies and trading partners in the world, with bilateral trade exceeding $900 billion annually and deeply integrated supply chains that have benefited both nations. In 2025, however, that relationship has entered a period of significant tension, marked by U.S. tariffs, temporary Canadian retaliation (now mostly lifted), and a series of high-profile factory closures and layoffs in Canada.

The Trump administration has prioritized cutting illegal drug pipelines into the U.S. through historic efforts, using a whole-of-government approach.