WASHINGTON, D.C. — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade deal with China has ruffled feathers, especially in Washington, and left many wondering whether the risk of exploitation and retaliation is worth the reward of increased trade.
National Post decided it would be a good time to share insights from China expert Michael Kovrig, a former Canadian diplomat who was wrongfully detained for nearly three years in China in retaliation for the arrest of Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver. Kovrig has long stressed that China uses economic and political coercion in its dealings with partners.
