On US-Canada ties, no need to exaggerate: Trump already did enough damage

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s meeting with President Trump will not on its own repair parlous U.S.-Canadian relations, but at least the two leaders were civil toward each other.

Trump repeated his fantasy of making Canada our 51st state, while Carney politely and firmly replied “never.” It could have been much worse. In fact, both leaders showed respect, and could develop a good personal relationship. 

Since Trump believes international affairs are little more than personal relations among leaders...