Today, US President Donald Trump has said that Canada’s move to recognise a Palestinian state threatens a trade deal between the countries.

The news comes as US special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel. Canada’s announcement follows similar plans by the UK and France from earlier this week.

So are the US now becoming increasingly isolated in their position?

Adam and Alex are joined by Gary O’Donoghue, Chief North America Correspondent and Mike Blanchfield from Politico in Canada.

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