If you haven’t heard — Canada is in a bit of a predicament with our once closest ally — the United States. Indeed, with President Trump’s unpredictable approach to everything from tariffs to diplomacy — relations between Ottawa and Washington have become historically strained. As a result, many Canadians across the country have become increasingly interested in seeking out alternatives to U.S.-made products and everyday consumer goods. However, if Canada wants to get serious about finding alternatives to the U.S. market, we’ll need to think critically over the long-term about trade diversification and reducing our reliance on the U.S. — not just in terms of the economy, but in other domains like national security, as well. For a variety of reasons, a good place to start this process is with Israel.