Canada needs to reset its relationship with China. Here's why
Beyond ignoring this precarious geopolitical landscape, detractors blocking a pragmatic reset dismiss a stark reality: the United States has become Canada's primary threat. Trump's repeated threats to devour Canada — demanding annexation of its resources, water and land — directly endanger Canadian sovereignty. As Carney warned, 'If they succeed, they will destroy our way of life.'
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