US Canada Observer

Observations on US foreign relations with Canada from a Detroit-born Washington DC-based academic and think tanker.

By Christopher Sands

Why Is Dominic LeBlanc Suddenly Optimistic About USMCA?

Canada's trade minister may be seeing signs that Washington is separating trade renewal from its other disputes with Canada and Mexico.

Jun 3 • Christopher Sands

Giving Offense, Getting the Best Defense?

The United States pauses the Permanent Joint Board on Defense

May 19 • Christopher Sands

The ART of Tradewar

As G7 trade ministers meet in Paris and the USMCA review proceeds bilaterally with Mexico, a new Trump template for trade deals will be tested.

May 4 • Christopher Sands

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Aug 13, 2025 • Christopher Sands

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Nov 4, 2025 • Christopher Sands

This Washington Needs More Canada

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Aligned, not just Allied

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US Canada Observer Observations on US foreign relations with Canada from a Detroit-born Washington DC-based academic and think tanker.