Learn English: US Halts Columbia River Water Treaty Talks with Canada (hard)

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US Halts Columbia River Water Treaty Talks with Canada

The United States has temporarily suspended negotiations with Canada regarding a crucial water-sharing treaty for the Columbia River.

This pause comes amid heightened trade tensions and escalating rhetoric from the US administration towards its northern neighbor.

The treaty, established in 1964, governs flood control, hydroelectric power generation, and water supply along the shared river.

Uncertainty now surrounds the treaty's future, impacting both countries and potentially jeopardizing environmental concerns.

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Original: The Guardian

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#Columbia River Treaty #US-Canada Relations #Water Rights #International Relations #Donald Trump

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