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Leong: Facing threats from Trump administration, Canada must cement other friendships

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U.S. President Donald Trump has made threats against Canadian sovereignty.

Having a balanced and engaged foreign policy has never been so important.

Canada should immediately be opening talks with counterparts worldwide to bolster its network of friendly countries.

Greenland, like Canada , has found itself on Trump ’s list of potential acquisitions.

China has long been cultivating its economic, political and diplomatic clout across Africa .

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