Canada PM Carney diversifies trade ties with China, India, EU but US remains dominant

Canadian PM Carney is actively courting deeper trade, defense, and cultural partnerships with China, India, and the EU, signaling a strategic pivot to reduce reliance on the US. However, structural limits—geography, economic integration, and security dependence—mean none can replace the US relationship. This reflects a diplomatic recalibration rather than a fundamental break, with implications for North American trade dynamics and Western alliance cohesion.