When push comes to shove means if the situation deteriorates or becomes desperate, but in this context the situation is improving
Context: The colonial union is already making decisions about what colonies it can afford to lose if the situation turns for the better and no drastic measures are needed.
Hypothesis: The colonial union is already making decisions about what colonies it can afford to lose when push comes to shove.

Given this context, determine if the hypothesis is true (Yes, no, or unknown)?