Texas’s economy alone now matches Canada’s. Ottawa’s U.S. strategy hasn’t caught up

**Editorial Summary:** This piece argues that Canada's diplomatic strategy toward the U.S. remains outdated—focused on Washington while economic and political power has shifted to state capitals—and contends that Ottawa should systematically cultivate relationships with governors, legislators, and state officials who increasingly shape trade and economic policy. The argument is well-structured with compelling economic data (Texas GDP matching Canada's, Ontario's declining per-capita ranking) and concrete examples of state-level influence, though it relies heavily on assertion about where U.S. …