Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) shakes hands with Chia's President Xi Jinping at the start of a meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on October 31, 2025. (Photo: Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Firstpost13-01-2026, 10:12

Carney Visits China to Mend Ties Amid US-Canada Strain, Trump's Tariffs

  • Canadian PM Mark Carney is in China to rebuild fractured relations and reduce dependence on the US.
  • Carney aims to double Canada's non-American exports in the next decade due to Trump's tariffs.
  • Two Canadian lawmakers cut short a Taiwan trip to avoid confusion regarding Canada's China policy.
  • The visit reflects new opportunities for China-Canadian relations amidst US trade protectionism.
  • Canada and China have faced trade disputes, including tariffs on EVs, steel, aluminum, canola, and pork.

Why It Matters: Canada's PM Carney visits China to strengthen trade and reduce US reliance amid strained US-Canada ties.

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