Canada Must Stand Firm Against Trump’s America

By Vince Fiorito

The Canada-U.S. alliance is dead. Decades of cooperation, shared sacrifice, and mutual respect have been tossed aside in favor of aggressive trade wars, diplomatic insults, and outright threats. As a Canadian, I refuse to stand idly by while a Trump-led United States treats our nation with contempt. It’s time for Canada to forge its own path, isolate the U.S. as the rogue state it has become, and build alliances with countries that actually respect us.

A Legacy of Shared Sacrifice—Now Trashed

For over a century, Canada and the U.S. fought side by side in wars that shaped the world. From the trenches of World War I to the battlefields of Afghanistan, Canadian soldiers bled and died alongside their American counterparts. We were there in the Korean War, the Gulf War, and countless peacekeeping missions. Our history is one of loyalty, not subservience.

Beyond warfare, Canada has been a reliable neighbor whenever the U.S. needed us. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, we strengthened North American defense. During the Iran Hostage Crisis, Canadian diplomats risked everything to save American lives. In the wake of 9/11, we opened our homes to stranded Americans. When wildfires ravaged California, Canadian firefighters crossed the border to help.

But that history means nothing to Trump’s America. His administration’s actions have shattered our relationship beyond repair.

Canada Won’t Tolerate Bullying

Trump’s first term proved that the U.S. views Canada as nothing more than a pawn in its economic and political games. The tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum were an outright betrayal. The constant barrage of insults and threats—calling us a security threat, threatening to rip up trade agreements, even floating the idea of annexation—are proof that the U.S. no longer sees Canada as a friend.

Canadians have responded. We’re boycotting American goods. We’re canceling vacations to the U.S. and spending our tourism dollars elsewhere. And we’re looking beyond our southern neighbor for trade, strengthening ties with the BRICS nations—China, Russia, India, Brazil, and South Africa—along with Mexico and Europe.

Time to Hit Back

The U.S. economy is dependent on Canada, and it’s time we use that leverage. Canada must impose punitive trade measures on key commodities the U.S. desperately needs—like tungsten and rare minerals. We should conduct joint search-and-rescue exercises with China, just to remind Washington that they are not the only game in town. Canada, Mexico, and Europe would be wise to join BRICS and further tilt the global balance away from American dominance.

Yes, a trade war will come at a cost. But the cost of submission is far higher. Canada must be prepared to take a stand against Trump’s arrogant bullying. The best way to deal with a bully is not to cower, but to feign weakness, strike hard, and rally our allies.

Canada’s Future Lies Elsewhere

The golden age of Canada-U.S. relations is over. Trump’s America has made it clear that they see us as nothing more than an economic target and a diplomatic afterthought. It’s time to move on. Canada has real friends in the world—nations that respect us and don’t treat us like a second-class ally.

I remain proud of Canada’s history of standing by our allies. But we will not stand by and be kicked around. The U.S. has chosen hostility. Canada must respond in kind. And when Trump’s America finally finds itself isolated and desperate, they will realize what they threw away. Until then, Canada stands firm—ready to defend our sovereignty, our economy, and our dignity.