Global Hotspots: Exploring the Deteriorating U.S.-Canada Relationship

On today’s episode, we turn again to the Americas to explore the ongoing tensions between Canada and the U.S., looking beyond the recent trade escalation and looking at what could be impacted in the long-run between both countries.

Elsewhere, Germany formally accused Russia of a recent attempted drone attack on the Leipzig airport, while Ukraine vowed to increase drone attacks against Russian infrastructure. In the Indo-Pacific, China warned the Pacific Island Forum of “consequences” for allowing Taiwan’s participation, while South Korean intelligence claimed the U.S. and North Korea have been engaging in dialogue.

In the Middle East, Iran and the U.S. renewed strikes, while EU countries signed onto a proposal that would see an EU training mission for the Lebanese armed forces.

Featuring: Milos Maggiore, Andrew Loftesnes, and Jared Jeter.

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Photo: A banner celebrating Canadian-United States cooperation hangs outside the Canadian Embassy on August 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. Canada announced reciprocal tariffs of 15-percent to 50-percent on about 700 U.S. goods worth about $20 billion in response to the Trump administration’s 50% levies on Canadian imports. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)