When Donald Trump set out to challenge China, he aimed to slow its rise—but may have done the opposite. By forcing Xi Jinping to rethink trade, strengthen supply chains, and reduce reliance on the U.S., Trump pushed China to adapt rather than collapse.
Canada is no longer choosing sides quietly. Mark Carney’s pivot toward China signals a calculated rejection of U.S. economic pressure — and a wager that the future world order will be shaped as much in Beijing as in Washington.
