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Essay / Canada-United States Trade - 435
The foreign policies of many countries have changed dramatically since the horrific events of September 11. National security and the war on terrorism have moved to the forefront of policy. Human rights and national sovereignty were deemed less important in light of the pursuit of terrorism and border protection. This is particularly true. Canada's foreign policy has traditionally been about promoting bilateral agreements, emphasizing the promotion of human rights and the peacebuilding process. At the forefront of Canadian foreign policy is our relationship with the United States. Canada has always followed a policy of balancing its own interests and maintaining amicable its unique relationship with the southern superpower. For many, the most important issue in Canadian foreign policy is our relationship with the United States. With over 80% of our commercial exports going to the United States, we are also the largest recipient of our exports. The trade relationship between Canada and the United States is the largest in the world, with more than $19 billion crossing the border daily. During his tenure as foreign minister, Axworthy was characterized as anti-American and was seen as placing more emphasis on international relations than those close to home, and as being important. Axworthy, in his book, makes it clear that obtaining more power from the United States does not involve taking tough positions against this enormous beast against which we have no hope of winning, especially with the new president George Bush . But by establishing relationships with other countries, we will strengthen our position. Mexico is the perfect example. By forming bilateral agreements with this southern country, we can strengthen our position in North America. Following the attacks on the Twin Towers of September 11, 2001, there was much sympathy for vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv. The discovery of the terrorists and the problems they created by sending troops to Iraq have been the main concern of the US government. Approaching them now with the idea of an electronic community to promote the interests of continental North America would not be a good thing. well received. For a country that is increasingly concerned only with its own problems and concerns, the idea of selling the continent would, in my opinion, be difficult to accept...