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Core Viewpoint - The trade agreement between Canada and the United States remains unachieved as the deadline set by Trump approaches, prompting Canadian provinces to seek solutions and reassess trade relations, particularly with China [1][10]. Group 1: Provincial Responses - Ontario's Premier Ford suggests that if a fair agreement is not reached, Canada has the right to impose additional taxes on electricity from U.S. states as a response to unreasonable U.S. policies [1]. - Nova Scotia's Premier Tim Houston emphasizes that Canada should not be pressured by Trump's timeline and that the priority should be achieving a fair agreement, regardless of the time it takes [1]. - Saskatchewan's Premier Moe advocates for diversifying trade and improving relations with China, highlighting its significance as a major market and trade partner [2]. Group 2: Economic Impact of Current Policies - Canada previously imposed new tariffs on electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum from China, aligning with U.S. strategies, but this has backfired as 80% of battery components are imported from China [6]. - Saskatchewan's canola exports, which rely 30% on China, have suffered losses exceeding CAD 1.5 billion due to Chinese tariffs, while British Columbia's seafood industry faces a projected loss of CAD 80 million [6]. - The reliance on the U.S. market is significant, with 68% of Canadian exports directed to the U.S., making Canada vulnerable to potential U.S. tariffs of up to 35% on Canadian goods starting August 1 [8]. Group 3: Strategic Shift - The provincial leaders recognize that solely relying on trade disputes with the U.S. is insufficient and advocate for accelerating trade with China to reduce dependence on the U.S. market [9]. - The current situation places Canada in a dual trade war, facing pressures from both the U.S. and retaliatory measures from China, making it crucial to improve relations with China [9]. - The joint petition from ten provinces indicates a strategic shift in Canada's economic approach towards "diversified cooperation" to stabilize the economy and ensure citizens' livelihoods amidst escalating trade tensions [10].