The growing discord between the U.S. and Canada has become a defining feature of current U.S. history. While they have historically deeply connected through economic and geopolitical interactions, their relationship now appears increasingly polarized. The United States’ rising\$47\$ divide with Canada is fueled by both personal, professional, and broader institutional tensions. The U.S. government’s close ties with Canada are no longer a foundation for mutual understanding, but rather a complex backdrop of trust and⊗ control inherent in their hosted relationship.