United States President Donald Trump reportedly told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in early February that he wanted to revise the treaty defining the US-Canada border. According to The New York Times on Friday, Trump said he did not believe the agreement, finalized in 1908, was valid.
During the February 3 calls, initially focused on trade, Trump also raised concerns about the management of shared lakes and rivers. He suggested revisiting existing water agreements regulating access and usage between the two nations. These agreements, established through multiple treaties, govern vital waterways for drinking water, hydroelectric power, and shipping.
The details were shared with The New York Times by four individuals with direct knowledge of the discussions. The sources, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, said Trump's remarks on the border and water agreements were unexpected.
