EU, China: Canada's Strategies Against Donald Trump's Offensives

Canada is strengthening its ties with China and the European Union in response to trade tensions with the United States. Canadian exports to China rose by 30% in the first half of 2026, reaching $21.74 billion. Meanwhile, Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the first associated member of the European Union, an unprecedented status. These developments come as U.S. tariffs on Canadian products continue to rise.