US President Trump was asked how he would evaluate the trade agreement between Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and China:
"No problem. This is what he should do. Signing a deal is good. If you can reach an agreement with China, you should do it." Trump answered.
Trump did indeed make the comment "It's a good thing" on January 16, 2026, regarding Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's trade agreement with China. However, the context and meaning behind his statement are far more complex than the literal interpretation. Analysts believe that Trump's remarks were not genuinely supportive of closer Sino-Canadian relations, but rather reflected a "nonchalant" attitude, with the core focus being the protection of American interests. His logic is: since the US itself is also using tariffs to pressure Canada, it is "no problem" for Canada to seek trade opportunities elsewhere, including with China.
The statement "It's a good thing" by Trump is factually true, but it certainly does not represent US support or approval of closer Sino-Canadian relations. Rather, it seems to be a sarcastic and indifferent statement in the context of the massive trade pressures the US has imposed on its allies. At the same time, there are clear opposing voices within the US administrative system, which have criticized Justin Trudeau's visit to China and the signing of multiple agreements. This incident vividly reflects the rift emerging between the US and its traditional allies under America's trade protectionist policies.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854530828662848/
Statement: The article represents the views of the author alone.