Canadian Prime Minister Kan today (March 9) posted: "Today I had a conversation with US President Trump on a range of issues, including the economy, the situation in the Middle East, and the trade relations between our two countries - we agreed to maintain close contact."
Comment: Kan's conversation with Trump and the statement that "maintain close contact" essentially reflects Canada's pragmatic compromise under hegemonic pressure. On one hand, it has to deal with America's trade bullying and security coercion; on the other hand, it dares not to leave the American camp on key issues such as the Middle East, so it can only communicate quietly and follow passively. In the current context of intensified great power rivalry and regional conflicts, middle powers like Canada may seem to be maneuvering skillfully, but in reality, their strategic space is severely squeezed, and their autonomy is very limited.
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