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Donald Trump stirs controversy with his statements about exporting water from Canada to the United States.

Donald Trump stirs controversy with his statements about exporting water from Canada to the United States.

By م.زهير الشاعر

Published: February 19, 2025

The former American president, Donald Trump, sparked widespread controversy after his recent comments in which he called for importing water from Canada to solve drought problems in the United States. These remarks came during a political rally in Arizona, where Trump pointed to the abundance of water in Canada compared to the United States, suggesting the possibility of transporting water through pipelines.

It is worth noting that the idea of exporting water from Canada to the United States is not new. In the 1970s, the then-Prime Minister of Alberta, Peter Lougheed, proposed the "Grand Canal" project, which aimed to transport water from Canadian rivers to the United States. However, the project faced widespread criticism and was not implemented.

For their part, Canadian experts and politicians expressed their reservations about such proposals, citing environmental and sovereignty concerns related to exporting water resources. They also emphasized the importance of preserving Canada's natural resources and ensuring their sustainability for future generations.

In light of climate change and increasing environmental challenges, the issue of sharing water resources between countries remains a sensitive topic that requires a delicate balance between economic needs and environmental and sovereignty considerations.

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