Front Burner In Asia, Canada hopes to fill a Trump-sized void
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Oct 29, 2025 Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President of Research and Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney’s strategic trip to Asia. She outlines Canada’s need for reliable trade partnerships amid U.S. unpredictability and highlights the focus on diversifying trade with nations like Malaysia and South Korea. Vina also delves into Canada’s recalibrated approach to China, emphasizing the balance between trade and security while addressing India’s diplomatic challenges. The conversation explores the future of Canada-Asia relations.
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Urgency Of Diversifying From The U.S.
- Canada must urgently diversify trade as the U.S. has become less reliable under Trump.
- The Indo-Pacific holds long-term growth Canada needs for sustained prosperity.
Focus Trade Efforts On Southeast Asia
- Target ASEAN and Southeast Asian markets where Canadian resources and services complement demand.
- Pursue energy, tech, and investment partnerships to build deeper commercial ties.
Build Trade-Enabling Infrastructure Fast
- Invest heavily in port, LNG, and critical-minerals infrastructure to enable Asian trade.
- Secure Asian capital to fund half-trillion-scale domestic projects and industry growth.