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Canada boosts China exports 30% to $21.74B in 2026

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 12:06 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Canada Exports Surge

Canada’s exports to China rose 30% to $21.74 billion in the first half of 2026.
Energy product exports grew 81.8% in the first half of 2026.
Energy products made up 58.4% of export value to China.
Canada’s trade deficit with China fell 25% as manufacturing shifted to Vietnam.
Trans Mountain pipeline reached 97% capacity in June, boosting Asian access to Canadian crude.

Summary

Ottawa Seeks EU Status

Ottawa is negotiating a new “associate member” status with the EU, a category not yet existing.
Carney will address the European Parliament during a September 2026 trip to Europe.
Negotiations cover visa-free travel for Canadians and joint data-center, undersea cable, and satellite projects.
The 2025-2026 U.S.–Canada trade war has pushed Ottawa to pursue new strategic partners.

History

Historical Context

Canada signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union on 30 October 2016; it provisionally entered force in September 2017, eliminating 98 % of pre-existing tariffs. The EU now accounts for €48.3 billion of Canadian exports in 2024, and ties have deepened through PESCO participation (2021), Horizon Europe associate status (2024) and a 2025 Security and Defence Partnership, while the European Parliament called for cooperation in March 2026.

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Canada Exports Surge

Canada’s exports to China rose 30% to $21.74 billion in the first half of 2026.
Energy product exports grew 81.8% in the first half of 2026.
Energy products made up 58.4% of export value to China.
Canada’s trade deficit with China fell 25% as manufacturing shifted to Vietnam.
Trans Mountain pipeline reached 97% capacity in June, boosting Asian access to Canadian crude.

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