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There’s a difference between diversification and substitution. Canada needs alternatives to overdependence, but replacing U.S. dependence with China dependence would be worse, not better. Any move that weakens coordination with allies carries long-term costs, particularly in autos, manufacturing, and security cooperation. This isn’t about one trip. It’s about structural alignment.

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