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Trump trade pressure pushed Canada toward China, Cohen says

9/10/2026

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Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen says President Donald Trump’s hardline trade pressure pushed Canada toward China.
Prime Minister Mark Carney accuses Washington of seeking Canadian dependence instead of a economic partnership.
Vice President JD Vance calls it insane that Canada treats Chinese goods fairly than Maine products.
David L. Cohen praises President Donald Trump for the USMCA and calls U.S. Trade Representative Greer a professional negotiator.

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Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen says President Donald Trump’s hardline trade pressure pushed Canada toward China.
Prime Minister Mark Carney accuses Washington of seeking Canadian dependence instead of a economic partnership.
Vice President JD Vance calls it insane that Canada treats Chinese goods fairly than Maine products.
David L. Cohen praises President Donald Trump for the USMCA and calls U.S. Trade Representative Greer a professional negotiator.