Canada must diversify trade away from the U.S. for security reasons: Freeland

OTTAWA - Former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has emphasized the importance of Canada diversifying its trade away from the United States for security purposes. In a discussion at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, Freeland stated that deepening or maintaining a close economic relationship with a partner who openly desires to take control is dangerous.

While acknowledging that even a pro-free trade U.S. president might not be ideal, Freeland insists that over-reliance on any single trading partner is not advisable. Her recent book, "Unreliable Boyfriend," explores the evolving role of the United States and the changing dynamics of international relations.