Canada China relations

26 Jan

Canada has no plans for free trade deal with China: PM Mark Carney

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada China relations, Canada US trade, Donald Trump tariffs, Mark Carney, USMCA

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday said that Canada has no intention of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, responding to US President Donald Trump’s warning of imposing 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods if Ottawa moved ahead with a trade deal with Beijing. Carney clarified that Canada’s recent engagement with China does not amount to a free trade agreement, but instead focuses on resolving limited tariff-related issues that arose over the past two years. He said Canada has no intention of entering into free trade agreements with China or any other non-market economy.…

14 Jan

China Sees Chance to Woo Canada as PM Mark Carney Visits Beijing, Urges ‘Strategic Autonomy’ from US

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada China relations, Mark Carney China visit, strategic autonomy, US Canada ties

Beijing/Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in China on Wednesday, Beijing signalled hopes of drawing the long-time US ally slightly away from Washington, amid growing strains between Canada and the United States. Chinese state media used the visit to call on Ottawa to pursue an independent foreign policy course, describing it as “strategic autonomy” from the US. Canada has traditionally been one of America’s closest allies, but China appears to be betting that US President Donald Trump’s aggressive economic policies—and recent military actions—could weaken that relationship. Beijing had earlier expressed frustration with former US President Joe…