Trade Minister Warned About China’s ‘Economic Coercion’ in Briefing by Global Affairs

Upon assuming the role in March, International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu was briefed by Global Affairs on Canada’s efforts to diversify away from China, citing Beijing’s “economic coercion” and “pervasive” non-market practices, according to recently released documents. Sidhu was informed in a briefing book detailing his mandate and responsibilities that Canada’s trade commissioner services “have [...]