Trudeau advocates for democracy and Canada's competitiveness in New York.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke at a think-tank in New York City, appealing to Americans to work together as like-minded democracies and major economies. He also criticized his populist rival, who he did not name, and emphasized the importance of investing in defense and industrial policies. Trudeau's three-term government is under fire, and critics suggest it's worn out and unable to deal with new economic and geopolitical crises. While no election has been called in Canada, Trudeau is establishing himself as a big-picture thinker and contender in the coming election.