US EditionCanada’s deepening dependence on U.S. has been a decades-long evolution, experts say
- The Canadian Press reported on May 2, 2025, that Canada’s economy remains heavily dependent on the U.S. Market, reflecting a complex and deeply rooted trade relationship.
- This dependence is rooted in a bipartisan approach since the late 1980s, beginning with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney’s free-trade agreement with the U.S.
- Political scientists note that commodities like lumber, energy, potash, automobiles, and agricultural products frequently head south, while recent U.S. Trade pressures have raised concerns.
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the Liberals for a “lost Liberal decade” and failing to advance resource projects, while experts say diversifying trade and reducing reliance has proven difficult.
- Experts caution that reinforcing Canada’s economy will be costly and may require hard choices amid growing uncertainty around its closest ally and a renewed interest in domestic infrastructure.
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Canada's deepening dependence on U.S. has been a decades-long evolution, experts say
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Coupled with high inflation, Canada’s economic landscape has changed dramatically. It has since shifted to relying almost entirely on the United States’ market, a pattern that goes back several decades. As our experts point out, the consequences of relying on this toxic relationship are dire for Canadian industry, society, and culture. Advocates highlight the historical context that built the highway bias into the connection. Canada’s reliance o…
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