Trudeau Claims U.S. and Europe Economic Pressure Nearly Pushed Canada Towards China
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that economic coercion from the U.S. and Europe almost led Canada to align more closely with China. Speaking at CNBC's CONVERGE LIVE in Singapore, Trudeau highlighted the challenges faced by Canadian company Bombardier, which was pressured by U.S. and European firms Boeing and Airbus. This pressure nearly resulted in Bombardier accepting a lucrative offer from Chinese investors. Trudeau recounted how, during the G7 Summit in 2017, he had to intervene to prevent Canada from turning to China to protect jobs. The situation underscores the complex dynamics of international trade and the influence of major economic powers on smaller nations. 
