China, global trading partners watch closely as Trump takes on Canada

MM Mark MagnierSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-01 · 15:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Analysts and former trade officials view the current trade dispute between the United States and Canada as a significant development with implications for China and other major US trading partners. This breakdown in the substantial US-Canada trade relationship is seen as another front in President Donald Trump's disruptive approach to global institutions. According to Wendy Cutler of the Asia Society Policy Institute, if Canada successfully navigates US retaliation while defending its national interests, other nations might adopt a similar assertive stance. This situation could potentially foster backlash and increased distrust, which might benefit Beijing.

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Should Canada succeed in weathering the storm of US retaliation while standing up for its national interests, others may follow a similar ‘get tough’ approach.

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The latest trade war between the US and Canada marks a turning point with key lessons for China and other major US trading partners.

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The breakdown in ties between Washington and Ottawa could fuel a backlash and further distrust to Beijing’s benefit.

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The latest trade war between the United States and Canada marks a turning point with key lessons for China and other major US trading partners as well as risks, say analysts and former trade officials, as US President Donald Trump continues to put his blunt stamp on global institutions.The breakdown in ties between Washington and Ottawa, one of the largest trade relationships in the world, opens one more front in the president’s disruptive path that could fuel a backlash and further distrust to Beijing’s benefit.“Should Canada succeed in weathering the storm of US retaliation while standing up for its national interests, others may follow a similar ‘get tough’ approach,” said Wendy Cutler, senior vice-president with the Asia Society Policy Institute.

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