Trump’s protectionism drives home the need for fresh economic thinking from Ottawa

While trying to protect trade interests with the Americans, the Trudeau government should also look at the longer-term prospects for Canada’s economy.
Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland maintains her responsibilities for Canada-U.S. trade.
OTTAWA—As far back as the 1970s, the Canadian government was offering business people a wide variety of financial supports, advice, and on-the-ground assistance in Europe and elsewhere in hopes of expanding exports outside the United States. But the obvious benefits of selling to the huge U.S. ma...

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