Core Viewpoint - The trade dispute between the United States and Canada has escalated, with President Trump signing an executive order to raise tariffs on Canadian goods from 25% to 35%, prompting strong reactions from Canadian officials and raising questions about Canada's ability to withstand U.S. pressure [1][3]. Economic Dependency - Canada is highly dependent on the U.S. market, with 75.9% of its exports and 62.2% of its imports coming from the U.S. This dependency makes it difficult for Canada to find alternative large-scale export markets if it loses access to the U.S. [4]. - In contrast, China, as the world's second-largest economy, has a diverse economic structure and can retaliate against U.S. tariffs by adjusting trade structures and exploring new markets [4]. Political and Strategic Relations - Canada has a long-standing alliance with the U.S., relying on it for political and military support. This relationship complicates Canada's ability to adopt a truly independent stance against U.S. trade policies [6]. - The current Canadian government's trade policies largely continue the strategies of former Prime Minister Trudeau, lacking innovative or independent proposals, which may lead to potential compromises under U.S. pressure [6]. Policy Consistency - Canada's trade policy lacks the coherence and stability seen in China's approach, which has effectively implemented a series of countermeasures in response to U.S. tariffs, demonstrating a commitment to national interests [6][7]. Actual Actions - While Canada has vocally opposed U.S. tariffs, it has not taken substantial retaliatory measures comparable to China's swift and impactful responses during the U.S.-China trade dispute [7]. U.S. Motivations - The U.S. aims to reshape trade relations and gain advantages for its industries through tariffs, while also using Canada as an example to deter other countries from resisting U.S. trade policies [9].
加拿大自比中国,在贸易战中坚决“不跪”,美贸易代表灵魂拷问:中国反击美国,你也要跟?
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-08 13:22