Even though Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has offered his congratulations to Trump on his election and pledged to collaborate with him to strengthen trade and international security, the media has described the win as a 'shocking upset'. A commentator in the Globe and Mail, a prominent Toronto newspaper, highlighted the sudden disruption in Canada-US relations caused by the US election results. The focus of Trump's campaign on tightening borders in various aspects such as trade, immigration, and security has raised concerns for Canada, which heavily relies on cross-border dealings. The commentator mentioned that Canada, as the biggest trade partner of the US, is facing uncertainty due to Donald Trump's promises to dismantle trade agreements that Canada has worked hard to secure. Trump's threat to tear up NAFTA could severely impact the crucial trade links between the two countries, as Canada exports more than 75 percent of its goods and services to the US. Canada shares approximately 4,000 miles of territorial boundary with America, excluding Alaska. If NAFTA were to end, this would have negative consequences for the Canadian economy. During his campaign, Trump focused on creating bigger borders, which could result in slower traffic and trade, something that Canada cannot afford. Trump stated that he would bring jobs back to various states in America and prevent companies from moving to other countries without facing consequences. He also criticized NAFTA, calling it a disaster, and suggested renegotiating or potentially breaking the agreement. Some economists and analysts believe that while protectionist rhetoric is common during US elections, the reality of governing may be different. In addition to questioning NAFTA, Trump has also raised concerns about NATO, suggesting that allies should contribute more for US protection. Canadian officials are preparing for potential challenges as the impact of the election results is felt south of the border. Experts agree that things may not be the same as before, and it's uncertain how Trump's 'America First' policy will affect Canada's relationship with the US in various areas such as economics, trade, environment, security, defense, and international relations. Prime Minister Trudeau is moving forward with a climate-change policy aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, but with Trump in power, he may face challenges in promoting his own climate-change policies in Canada. During the election campaign, Trudeau refrained from criticizing Trump, likely to benefit Canada's relationship with the US. While there are other areas of cooperation such as cross-border security arrangements and NORAD, the military air defence alliance, the protectionist stance of the 'America First' US president may pose obstacles for Trudeau in advancing the Canadian agenda. Is Trump emerging as a new dilemma for the Canadian PM? It will require some time before we receive the solution.