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Trump’s approach to Canada is also reflective of a broader dynamic in which stronger nations may feel justified in exerting their will over weaker ones. Trump’s comments about Canada’s military and economic vulnerability underscore the imbalance in power dynamics. Unless Canada can strengthen its position, its potential to negotiate will remain constrained.
The idea that the U.S. could easily annex Canada is not merely a fiction; in a hypothetical scenario where military action was necessary, the U.S. could act swiftly due to its overwhelming superiority in military capabilities. However, such an action would have significant international ramifications and is generally seen as an undesirable path.