Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is proactively positioning Canada for greater self-reliance in defense and trade as tensions escalate between the United States and China, according to sources close to the Canadian Prime Minister’s office. These developments follow a recent meeting where Mr. Trudeau voiced his concerns over the growing divide within the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the United States, emphasizing Canada’s commitment to strengthening its own security apparatus while also broadening economic relationships globally. The strategy, informed by both national security considerations and international economic trends, is designed to minimize vulnerability to external pressures and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
