The United State’s biggest trading partner, Canada, seems to be disengaging in favor of economic ties with Asia. Or if not disengaging, hedging it’s bets.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a sales pitch to core members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Tuesday in hope they will open the door to Canada joining their exclusive and influential circle.
Trudeau said Canada looks forward to becoming a member of the association’s East Asia Summit and the ASEAN defence ministers panel at the earliest opportunity.