Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offering congratulations to Trump on his election victory and expressing a willingness to collaborate on trade and international security, the media has described the outcome as a surprising upset. According to a commentator in the Globe and Mail, a prominent daily in Toronto, the election has disrupted the historically stable Canada-US relations, with the US electorate's decision to prioritize border security posing a potential threat to Canada's dependence on cross-border dealings. The commentator mentioned that Canada is facing potential challenges due to Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential race. Trump has vowed to undo many agreements that Canada has worked hard to establish. Despite signing free-trade agreements to protect against protectionist US actions, Trump has specifically mentioned his intention to eliminate NAFTA. Canada's strong trade relationship with the US, where it sends over 75 percent of its exports, could be greatly impacted by Trump's proposed changes. It also shares approximately 4,000 miles of territorial boundary (excluding Alaska) with America. A NAFTA break-up will result in significant changes and pose a threat to the Canadian economy. During his campaign, Trump focused on the need for stronger borders, which could lead to slower traffic and trade, something Canada cannot handle. Trump promised to bring jobs back to various states and prevent companies from moving overseas without facing consequences. He criticized NAFTA as a failure and vowed to renegotiate or terminate it. However, there are some economists and commentators who believe that while protectionist rhetoric is common in US elections, the reality of governing may be quite different. In addition to questioning the value of NAFTA, Trump has also raised concerns about NATO, stating that he would require allies to contribute more to US protection. Canadian officials are reportedly preparing for a challenging period as the shock of the election results reverberates south of the border. Experts agree that there will be significant changes ahead, particularly in areas such as economics, trade, environment, security, defense, and international relations under the new US administration's 'America First' policy. Prime Minister Trudeau is continuing to push for climate-change policies to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, but he may face challenges in selling these policies in Canada due to Trump being in power. During the election campaign, Trudeau refrained from criticizing Trump, likely in an effort to maintain a positive relationship for the benefit of Canada. While there are other areas of cooperation, such as cross-border security arrangements and NORAD, the question remains of how successful Trudeau will be in advancing the Canadian agenda with a protectionist US president who prioritizes 'America First'. Is Trump presenting a new dilemma for the Canadian PM? It will require a certain amount of time to receive the response.