Canada Shouldn’t Replace America With China
Ottawa should resist the argument that deteriorating relations with Washington somehow make Beijing a natural alternative.
TL;DR
- Canada is experiencing trade tensions with the United States.
- There is a temptation in Canada to increase economic ties with China as an alternative to the U.S.
- In 2025, approximately 72% of Canadian merchandise exports went to the U.S., while only 4.4% went to China.
- Two-way merchandise trade with China was approximately $125 billion.
- The article cautions against creating a more dangerous dependence on Beijing.
- Canada should expand its relationship with China where it serves its interests.