For many years the tradition for a new American President has been to make Canada his first international stop. This underscores the close relationship between the neighboring countries.
President Obama and Ottawa from the American side of the St. Lawrence River
We share a long, un-guarded border with Canada, and we also share a common British heritage that covers a wide swath of commonality in language, legal system, political tradition and general culture. We also trade together. We export more to Canada than any other country, and Canada sells 33% of its GDP to Americans. There is good reason Canada gets the first Presidential visit, and I am glad Mr. Obama has continued the tradition today when Air Force One touches down on Canadian soil.
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