Why Trudeau’s China troubles won’t stick

Even though Justin Trudeau's actions toward China might seem bumbling, he will likely escape all this diplomatic controversy more or less intact. This is not to say the Conservatives can’t bash the Trudeau government over the China issue.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Dec. 5, 2017, with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. China has been a persistent thorn in Prime Minister Trudeau’s side.
OAKVILLE, ONT.—China has been a persistent thorn in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s side. Not only have his diplomatic difficulties with that country been making headlines for a while, but recently Trudeau appeared weak when he—along with most of his cabinet—failed to vote on a parliamentar...

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