ABSTRACT Canada has benefited more than most countries from the advantage of its geography, but proximity to the United States has created a cocoon of complacency on trade and security that is no longer assured. This makes the key question about the future of Canada-US relations whether the erratic “America First” impulses of Donald Trump will persist after he leaves the White House. If nationalist populism takes root, self-interest will prevail and the special partnership for Canada with the United States will fade. This essay considers the notion of privilege that served Canada well for decades as one that can no longer be taken for granted. Canada must take realistic actions to defend and advance its own interests. This will reflect the confidence and maturity of a nation fully aware of its capabilities and the limitations of its global potential.

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加美关系：不再特殊或特权

摘要 加拿大从其地理优势中比大多数国家受益更多，但靠近美国在贸易和安全方面造成了自满的茧，这不再有保障。这成为关于加美关系未来的关键问题，唐纳德·特朗普离开白宫后，其反复无常的“美国优先”冲动是否会持续下去。如果民族主义民粹主义生根发芽，个人利益就会占上风，加拿大与美国的特殊伙伴关系就会消失。本文认为，几十年来一直为加拿大服务的特权概念不再被视为理所当然。加拿大必须采取现实的行动来捍卫和推进自己的利益。