America’s Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is “disappointed” that Canadians don’t like America all that much. “I’m disappointed that I came to Canada, a Canada (where) it is very, very difficult to find Canadians who are passionate about the American-Canadian relationship,

Though the move is largely symbolic, it is a historic moment as Western nations recognize a Palestinian state, although the United States and Israel stridently oppose such moves.

Canada withdrew challenges against some import taxes the US levied against softwood lumber in what the government called a “strategic choice,” as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks a trade deal with President Donald Trump.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Claudia Sheinbaum have promised to strengthen trade relations in the face of U.S. tariff threats and pushed to keep the most important free trade agreement in the Western Hemisphere alive in the lead-up to negotiations next year.

Canada has barred Irish rap trio Kneecap from entering the country ahead of concerts scheduled for next month, accusing the band of promoting hate and supporting militant groups including Hamas in Gaza,