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Former vice chief of the defence staff:We are under attack and must act accordingly

This is why Canada’s response must go beyond counter-tariffs and economic protections. If we treat this as a conventional trade war, we will miss the bigger play Trump is making.

Canada’s challenge is not just to protect its economy from Trump’s tariffs—it is to ensure that we are not left behind in the AI-driven transformation of global power. Here are three basic steps forward:

1.Reframe the Debate – Stop treating Trump’s tariffs as conventional trade disputes. Recognize that AI is now a key driver in geopolitics, and Trump’s actions reflect this reality.

2.Invest in AI Governance and Infrastructure – If Canada does not build its own AI capabilities, it will enter this new era dependent on the AI infrastructures of Washington, Beijing, or Silicon Valley.

3.Forge AI-Based Alliances – Canada must align with other nations that recognize this shift and are willing to cooperate to ensure a multipolar AI future that is not dominated by a single country.

The AI Age is not coming—it is already here. Trump, whether by intuition or advice, is acting on the understanding that AI will be a key driver of geopolitical power. If Canada fails to recognize this, we risk not only economic vulnerability but a loss of sovereignty itself.