Trudeau Making ‘Team Canada’ Charm Offensive in Visit to Philadelphia

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Philadelphia on May 21, on his first trip south of the border since his government launched a new “Team Canada” charm offensive in the United States. Officially he is in Pennsylvania after accepting an invitation to speak at the Service Employees International Union quadrennial North American convention. But the trip comes five months after Mr. Trudeau dispatched his industry and international trade ministers to lead the new trade strategy with American business leaders, labour unions and state and municipal governments. The plan comes as Americans are headed toward a pivotal presidential election for both countries. A potential return to the White House by Donald Trump brings memories of the difficult bilateral relationship during his first term....