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How Trump’s foreign policy could shape Canada’s approach to aid, trade and intel

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a 90-day freeze on foreign aid, impacting Canada's foreign policy and requiring Ottawa to act quickly to defend its interests, according to David Perry, president of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
Fen Osler Hampson stated that the Trump administration is sealing off the U.S.-Mexican border for asylum claims, which could lead to more asylum seekers attempting to enter Canada.
Hampson noted that Canada faces a choice between deeper economic ties with the U.S. And increasing trade with Europe and the Pacific Rim, as Canadian businesses have a chance to reduce reliance on the U.S.
Jessica Davis mentioned that much of Canada's counterterrorism work is driven by American leads, and the Trump presidency may shift focus away from ideological violent extremism.