Canada signs trade deal with China, marking strategic shift from US reliance

Summary

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has struck a trade deal with China, signaling a strategic shift in Canada's foreign policy away from over-reliance on the United States. Carney argues that Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than its relationship with the US, as Canada seeks greater trade certainty. The deal comes despite concerns about China's human rights record, with Carney defending the pragmatic approach by stating "We take the world as it is, not as we wish it to be." This represents a significant reorientation of Canada's international trade relationships and foreign policy priorities.