CURRENT STATE OF THE USA-CANADA RELATIONS: CHALLENGESAND PROSPECTS

This article explores the evolving relationship between the United States and Canada in the context of shifting global power dynamics.It analyzes how the transition from a liberal international order to a realist framework-especially under the Trump administrationhas altered bilateral ties.The paper examines economic dependencies, defense tensions, and energy disputes, while assessing Canada's efforts to diversify its partnerships beyond the U.S. Based on historical and geopolitical analysis, the study outlines two future scenarios for the relationship: increased divergence or strategic reintegration.The conclusion emphasizes that despite existing frictions, long-term cooperation between the two nations remains essential for mutual stability and prosperity.