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​Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speaks to journalists on Parliament Hill.
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Expect a ‘big fight’ over digital service tax

The US ambassador has once again warned Canada that it should expect consequences if it proceeds with a plan to impose a digital service tax on the tech giants.

US Ambassador to Canada addresses concerns over Trump indictment and political turmoil
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US Ambassador to Canada addresses concerns over Trump indictment and political turmoil

David Cohen, the US ambassador to Canada, doesn't seem too worried about the indictment of former President Donald Trump affecting his job. But that's not to say that US politics aren't stirring up some commotion in Canada. In conversation with Ian Bremmer on GZERO World, Cohen was questioned on how a potential Trump comeback could impact Canada, as well as the extent to which the US is exporting its political turmoil.

What the US and Canada really want from each other
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What the US and Canada really want from each other

US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally had their COVID-delayed summit in March 2023. Biden and Trudeau clearly get along, and US-Canada ties are as strong as ever. Yet, some thorny issues still need to be ironed out. On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer discusses the bilateral relationship with David Cohen, the US ambassador to Canada, Kirsten Hillman, Canada's Ambassador in Washington, and Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand.

Justin Trudeau welcomes the American president during President Joe Biden's visit to Canada, March 24, 2023, Ottawa, Canada, and both are smiling | GZERO World with Ian Bremmer - the podcast
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Podcast: How healthy is the US-Canada relationship?

Listen: On the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer delves into the current status of the US-Canada relationship. Ian interviews David Cohen (US Ambassador to Canada) and Kirsten Hillman (Canadian Ambassador to the US), about what brings the two countries together and the challenges that trigger political division. He also chats with Anita Anand, Canada's defense minister, about a variety of national security challenges, from Chinese spy balloons to ... TikTok.

Is the US exporting its toxic politics to Canada?
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Is the US exporting its toxic politics to Canada?

David Cohen, the US ambassador to Canada, doesn't think the indictment of former President Donald Trump will affect his job. But that doesn't mean that US politics in general are not having ripple effects on its northern neighbor, he tells Ian Bremmer on GZERO World. Canadian Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman agrees that, as Ian puts it, Canada sneezes when the US catches a cold.