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Canada to Diversify Trade Away from U.S., Anand Says

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 1:59 AM UTC · How we work

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Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand told UN Canada will diversify trade away from United States.
Canada is spending $80 billion, 2% of GDP, to meet NATO’s 5% defence target.
Canada works with 30 nations to aid Ukraine and will host a conference on Ukrainian children.
Anand affirmed Israel’s right to security while supporting Palestinian self-determination.
She condemned Iran, imposing sanctions and seeking backing for Canada’s UN Human Rights Council bid.

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Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand told UN Canada will diversify trade away from United States.
Canada is spending $80 billion, 2% of GDP, to meet NATO’s 5% defence target.
Canada works with 30 nations to aid Ukraine and will host a conference on Ukrainian children.
Anand affirmed Israel’s right to security while supporting Palestinian self-determination.
She condemned Iran, imposing sanctions and seeking backing for Canada’s UN Human Rights Council bid.