Has Canada really become tough? Canada is reaching a trade agreement with China and introducing new energy vehicles from China, while being tough with the United States ..... The days of one Canadian dollar for military spending and 70 cents for Canadian dollars flowing to the United States are over, "said the Canadian Prime Minister in a speech today Let's take a look at a set of analyses: Canada has shown a tough stance of easing tensions with China economically and seeking independence from the United States militarily, but not a complete reversal, but a pragmatic adjustment of strategic autonomy and prioritizing interests. 1、 China: Breaking the ice in economic and trade relations, opening the door to new energy vehicles: In early 2026, Carney visited China and China Canada signed the "Roadmap for Economic and Trade Cooperation": 1) China's tram entry into Canada: an annual quota of 49000 vehicles, with tariffs ranging from 100% to 6.1% (most favored nation); 2) China offers equal concessions: Canadian rapeseed tariffs range from 85% to 15%, while lobster, peas, and other products are exempt from discriminatory tariffs; Canada's goal: to ban fuel vehicles and reduce electric vehicle production capacity by 2035; China wants the North American market for mutual benefit and win-win cooperation; 2、 Regarding the United States: military spending should be 'de beautified' and publicly enforced. On April 11th, Carney's speech (Liberal Party conference): The days when 70 cents flowed to the United States for every 1 Canadian dollar spent on military spending are over The current military defense situation in Canada: 1) Long term 70% defense spending on purchasing US equipment (F-35, military aircraft, missiles); 2) New strategy (released in February): - Invest 500 billion Canadian dollars (approximately 370 billion US dollars) over 10 years; 3) Proportion of domestic defense contracts: 30% → 70%; 4) Support Canada's steel, aluminum, military, and workers industries; 5) Signal: no longer act as a US' military ATM ', demand national defense sovereignty; 3、 Why is Canada becoming "tough" now? 1. US bullying backlash: steel and aluminum/car tariffs, buying American goods, and no say in defense dependence; 2. Economic self-help: cooperation with China to supplement electric vehicles and export agricultural products; Local military industry ensures employment; 3. Global pattern: a multipolar world, Canada does not want to be bound to a unipolar world and takes the path of a middle power independence; 4、 Authenticity: Attitude, but gradual, not completely decoupled from the United States. ✅ Real actions: tariff reduction, national defense strategy, public statements; ⚠️ Non rupture: still in NATO, North American air defense, and intelligence sharing; Large orders such as F-35 will not be immediately cut; Positioning: "Obey but not blindly follow" → "Prioritize interests and make independent choices" Finally, let's summarize in one sentence: Canada is not anti American or pro China, but has finally stood up for itself. However, we can see that the so-called loyal allies of the United States have begun to show signs of loosening. Especially in the trilateral war between the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East, the US military bases in the Middle East were also heavily damaged by Iran, and the reputation of military hegemony began to crack. Some Middle Eastern countries' illusions that the US could protect their homeland security were shattered. This is something we enjoy seeing.