Canada's Carney to visit Xi in China, marking 'turning point' in relations
Summary
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney met with China's President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit, marking the first meeting between their leaders since 2017. The meeting aims to resolve trade issues between the two countries and improve relations. Canada is looking to strengthen ties with China as tensions with the United States continue.Key Facts
- Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted an invitation from President Xi Jinping to visit China.
- This meeting at the APEC summit was the first between the leaders of Canada and China since 2017.
- Canada and China have had strained relations since a 2018 diplomatic row and a trade dispute starting in 2024.
- Carney wants to double Canada’s exports to countries other than the US in the next decade.
- Canada and China are experiencing a trade conflict, including tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminium.
- Canada faces trade tensions with the US, which has imposed tariffs on Canadian goods.
- Canada seeks to resolve trade issues with China to improve its economy amid ongoing trade challenges with the US.
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