Trump has imposed A LOT of tariffs on small / mid-sized countries, stopping their exports to the US. If these countries are no longer allowed to sell to the US market, their companies have to sell somewhere else to achieve scale.
The other major large economy out there is China.
by Morgan Phillips
US allies edge closer to Beijing as critics warn China is gaining leverage over Washington
U.S. allies, including Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, reopen China trade channels despite critics warning of weakened Western unity. Agricultural exports gain relief.
