Donald Trump’s threat to punish Canada economically for recognizing Palestinian statehood is not just diplomatically reckless, it’s morally bankrupt. To suggest that Canada should turn a blind eye to the mass starvation, displacement, and killing of civilians in Gaza for the sake of securing a trade deal is as grotesque as it is transparent. The Carney government’s decision to move forward despite that pressure is an act of rare political courage, prioritizing human dignity over geopolitical convenience. No one should ever believe that Canada’s foreign policy is dictated by Washington. We are not at the beck and call of a U.S. administration that treats human lives as bargaining chips.