trade diplomacy

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant diplomatic move aimed at stabilizing trade relations, Canada’s Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is set to conduct an official visit to China from April 1 to April 4, 2026. The announcement, made by China’s Ministry of Finance, marks a pivotal moment for bilateral engagement between the two nations following a period of prolonged geopolitical strain. The four-day mission is expected to focus on critical economic issues, including market access, supply chain resilience, and potential collaboration on global financial stability. The visit comes at a time when global markets are navigating extreme volatility due to the…