I agree one hundred perecnt, but i would limit those trade relationships to countries that embrace the same values we do:

1.  Valuing human rights
2.  Concern for the environment
3.  Access to medicine
4.  Access to affordable post secondary
5.  A social safety net

I love we now have a better agreement with Europe and would hope the government continues building trade agreements with South American, African, and Asian countries that fit that requirement.

Unfortunately i dont agree that China is a solution until they commit to human rights reform, environmental protection, and hold their companies accountable to North American/European standards with respect to food and product safety.

I would take  America with their flaws over the Chinese all day long.