A business coalition is raising concerns about calls from some of Canada’s premiers for Ottawa to strengthen trade ties with China in response to U.S. tariffs, calling the move short-sighted and contrary to Canada’s interests.
The Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses Canada (CCMBC) issued a statement on July 23, warning that the proposal overlooks China’s record of “unfair” trade practices, human rights abuses, and interference in Canadian democracy.
The statement came in response to recent remarks by some premiers, including Ontario’s Doug Ford and Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe, suggesting that Canada should strengthen trade ties with Beijing to reduce its reliance on the United States….