Trump says U.S. doesn't need Canada; America's economy says otherwise

The article analyzes the deep economic interdependence between the United States and Canada, despite former U.S. President Donald Trump's claims that the U.S. does not need Canada. It highlights Canada's crucial role as a supplier of crude oil, aluminum, potash, auto parts, and electricity to the U.S. The piece details how integrated supply chains and significant trade volumes (e.g., 4 million barrels of Canadian crude daily, 80% of U.S. potash imports from Canada) contradict Trump's rhetoric and underscore the potential economic damage of escalating trade wars and tariffs. It also touches upon the political implications of such disputes for both countries.