Canadians Cooling on the U.S., Softening on China

New polling shows a sharp rise in support for closer economic ties with China as frustration with U.S. trade tensions grows.

With the trade war reaching an odd climax between Canada and the United States, tensions between the two countries have rarely been higher. While Canadians are not thrilled with their southern neighbours on the economic front, it seems they are looking abroad to expand trading relations — even toward a nation previously seen in a hostile light.