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Canada and China: Tariffs Spark Tensions Amid Trade Talks

9/24/2025

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang as constructive.
Canada imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, provoking China to retaliate against canola.
Carney expects a meeting with President Xi Jinping to advance trade talks on agriculture and energy.
In 2024, Canada exported $30 billion to China but faced a $57 billion deficit.

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Story summary

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang as constructive.
Canada imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, provoking China to retaliate against canola.
Carney expects a meeting with President Xi Jinping to advance trade talks on agriculture and energy.
In 2024, Canada exported $30 billion to China but faced a $57 billion deficit.