Canada-China trade relations amid US-Canada trade war
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Mark Carney (Prime Minister of Canada), Xi Jinping (President of China)
Canada, China
August 2026
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The White House criticized Canada for choosing retaliation over negotiation, comparing its stance to China. Canada and China have reset ties under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Bilateral trade between Canada and China grew 18.7% in the first half of 2026.
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