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Surprisingly, Canada’s decision to prioritize speed has sided with the South Korean proposal, despite its higher costs and reliance on offshore manufacturing. Negotiations and visits by Canadian officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister Mark Carney, seem more like diplomatic gestures rather than firm strategic moves. Carney’s tours of European shipyards and visits to South Korea’s facilities appear to be damage control rather than strong negotiation tactics.