Jennifer Welsh on Building a Canada鈥揗exico Alliance in the Trump Era | The Globe and Mail
September 18, 2025 | In an article for The聽Globe and Mail, authors Jennifer Welsh and Denise Dresser argue that Canada and Mexico must deepen their partnership to tackle the challenges posed by Donald Trump鈥檚 protectionist trade policies and security agenda. After decades of neglect, both countries are realizing that their economic and diplomatic futures are tied together, especially as the United States reopens talks on the United States鈥揗exico鈥揅anada Agreement (USMCA). While Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to repair strained ties with Mexico after years of tension, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is signaling a more collaborative approach, recognizing that Mexico cannot face Trump鈥檚 demands alone.
Without closer cooperation, both countries risk being isolated by the U.S.'s transactional approach to foreign relations. By coordinating strategies, Welsh and Dresser argue that Canada and Mexico can push back against U.S. inconsistencies on tariffs, trade, and border issues, creating a stronger negotiating front.聽
