This resolution reaffirms the profound and steadfast partnership between the United States and Canada, recognizing it as an essential strategic asset for both nations. It underscores the critical importance of strengthening this alliance, particularly in the face of global threats, and highlights the establishment of the bipartisan American Canadian Economy and Security (ACES) Caucus to further fortify this indispensable relationship. The resolution identifies four key areas of shared interest: economic security , energy and critical minerals security , national security , and global security . The economic ties between the two countries are robust, with nearly $1 trillion in bilateral trade in goods and services in 2023, supporting millions of American jobs. The United States, Mexico, and Canada Agreement (USMCA) forms the foundation of this mutually beneficial relationship, which is characterized by resilient and integrated supply chains. Canada serves as the largest single export market for the United States, and both nations are committed to bolstering these supply chains to enhance competitiveness and resilience against economic aggression. In terms of energy and critical minerals, Canada is the United States' largest foreign energy supplier, providing essential resources like oil, natural gas, uranium, and electricity, and is a leading global producer of critical minerals. The resolution supports increased focus on energy security through greater cross-border infrastructure and diversified critical minerals supply chains. Both countries are also global leaders in science, technology, and innovation, collaborating on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. For national and global security, the resolution emphasizes the strategic importance of their shared border, which facilitates legitimate trade and travel while cooperating to deter illegal migration, terrorism, and criminal activities, including the fight against fentanyl. The United States and Canada are committed to expanding cooperation on continental defense and in the Arctic, including modernizing NORAD, the world's only binational military command. As the only North American members of NATO, they also play a crucial role in upholding global security and promoting democratic principles worldwide, including in the Indo-Pacific region.