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Freeland: U.S. Tariffs Drive Allies Toward China, India

1/30/2026

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Chrystia Freeland, former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister, says U.S. tariff policies push countries to seek partnerships with China and India, partly in response to U.S. President Donald Trump.
She highlights the European Union (EU)–India trade deal as a development.
Freeland expresses concern about China’s economic coercion, especially in clean technology.
She says America's allies feel mistreated, which could affect the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal.

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Chrystia Freeland, former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister, says U.S. tariff policies push countries to seek partnerships with China and India, partly in response to U.S. President Donald Trump.
She highlights the European Union (EU)–India trade deal as a development.
Freeland expresses concern about China’s economic coercion, especially in clean technology.
She says America's allies feel mistreated, which could affect the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal.