What if Canada’s foreign policy right now isn’t about diplomacy, but election strategy? In this episode of Tap the Maple, we look at why Mark Carney’s sudden trip to China — right as U.S.–China tensions rise — may be a calculated political move. With polls tightening and Liberals struggling to hold power, we break down timing, incentives, and whether Canada is being used as bait to revive a familiar election narrative. Not left vs right — power, timing, and consequences.
This Is Not a Coincidence: Why Carney Going to China Looks Like a Trap for Trump
