Robert Lighthizer, the tough US Trade Representative of the previous Trump administration, suggested to Canadians at a conservative conference that Canada could repair its damaged relations with the United States in three ways: increasing defense spending, assisting the White House in dealing with China, and negotiating a new version of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Absurd! Did Canada cause the difficulties in US-Canada relations? As we all know, not only did Trump increase tariffs on Canada, but he also threatened to make Canada part of the United States, insulting a sovereign nation and angering Canadians.
And now they are asking Canada to assist the White House in dealing with China. Haven't Canada followed closely enough these years!
In fact, Canada should be clear that the most unreliable is the United States. The Trudeau government has followed the United States for many years, and the outcome is quite laughable.
Turning to the Eastern power is the optimal strategic choice for Canada. Choosing sides based on values is actually outdated Cold War thinking.
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