An opinion piece argues that Canada should reduce its economic reliance on the U.S. and instead foster closer ties with China, citing recent U.S. trade actions and China's growing economic and technological importance. The authors criticize Canada's 'strategic paralysis' and compliance with U.S. demands regarding Chinese technology, which has led to economic self-harm and retaliatory measures.
Opinion: Let’s free ourselves of the U.S. and forge closer ties with China
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️An opinion piece argues that Canada should reduce its economic reliance on the U.S. and instead foster closer ties with China, citing recent U.S. trade actions and China's growing economic and technological importance. The authors criticize Canada's 'strategic paralysis' and compliance with U.S. demands regarding Chinese technology, which has led to economic self-harm and retaliatory measures.
Trending- 1 1955: Japan's Liberal Democratic Party has been in power almost continuously since then.
- 2 2018-19 to end of 2023: Mexico-China trade grew 66%.
- 3 Oct. 1, 2024: Ottawa imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
- 4 Last six months (implied Jan-July 2025): 'Relentless attack on Canadian prosperity and sovereignty.'
- 5 Recently: Trump administration's latest threat of a 35% tariff on Canadian goods; Canada's 'deal' with the U.S. to drop the digital services tax.
- Canada's economic vulnerability due to over-reliance on the U.S. for exports.
- Self-inflicted economic wounds from aligning with U.S. anti-China policies.
- Retaliatory measures from China (e.g., against Canadian canola and pork, costing nearly $1 billion annually).
- Canada's 'strategic paralysis' in foreign economic policy.
What: An opinion piece advocating for Canada to shift its economic focus from the United States to China, arguing for greater trade diversification and independence.
When: Published July 14, 2025. Discusses events from 2018-2024 and recent months.
Where: Canada, United States, China, Mexico, Japan, India, Saudi Arabia.
Why: Canada's economic subordination to the U.S. (e.g., digital services tax, tariff threats) and the U.S.'s inconsistent approach to China, while Canada suffers retaliatory measures for aligning with U.S. policy. China's growing economic power and technological leadership make it a crucial partner.
How: Through an opinion commentary published in The Globe and Mail, presenting arguments for a strategic pivot in Canada's foreign economic policy.