Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed significant strides in improving ties with China during a four-day visit to the country. The trip marks the first by a Canadian prime minister since 2017, as part of efforts to thaw strained relations.
Carney praised President Xi Jinping's leadership, stating that Canada and China are charting a new course in cooperation amid global division and disorder. The two leaders are set to meet on Friday, following up on Carney's positive meeting with Xi in South Korea last October.
The Canadian prime minister expressed optimism about the progress made in the relationship, citing areas such as energy, agriculture, people-to-people ties, multilateralism, and security. He also highlighted efforts to diversify export markets, after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada last year.
Carney's visit comes amid a push to address trade irritants and create new opportunities for cooperation between the two nations. The Canadian government had previously imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in 2024, citing state subsidies that gave manufacturers an unfair advantage in the global marketplace.
China retaliated with tariffs on over $2.6 billion worth of Canadian farm and food products last March, leading to a significant slump in imports from Canada. However, talks about auto tariffs are still ongoing, and negotiations will continue on Friday when Carney meets Xi.
As part of his visit, Carney has met senior executives from various Chinese business groups, including those involved in energy, agriculture, and technology. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining open channels of communication to resolve trade issues.
The two nations have signed a trade and economic roadmap, committing to cooperation on areas such as energy, agriculture, and investment. The agreement aims to provide an example of international cooperation amidst global division and disorder, according to Carney.
Carney praised President Xi Jinping's leadership, stating that Canada and China are charting a new course in cooperation amid global division and disorder. The two leaders are set to meet on Friday, following up on Carney's positive meeting with Xi in South Korea last October.
The Canadian prime minister expressed optimism about the progress made in the relationship, citing areas such as energy, agriculture, people-to-people ties, multilateralism, and security. He also highlighted efforts to diversify export markets, after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada last year.
Carney's visit comes amid a push to address trade irritants and create new opportunities for cooperation between the two nations. The Canadian government had previously imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in 2024, citing state subsidies that gave manufacturers an unfair advantage in the global marketplace.
China retaliated with tariffs on over $2.6 billion worth of Canadian farm and food products last March, leading to a significant slump in imports from Canada. However, talks about auto tariffs are still ongoing, and negotiations will continue on Friday when Carney meets Xi.
As part of his visit, Carney has met senior executives from various Chinese business groups, including those involved in energy, agriculture, and technology. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining open channels of communication to resolve trade issues.
The two nations have signed a trade and economic roadmap, committing to cooperation on areas such as energy, agriculture, and investment. The agreement aims to provide an example of international cooperation amidst global division and disorder, according to Carney.
Canada & China r buildin new ties 
! Mark Carney's visit is a big deal 
, especially after the trade tensions between Canada & US 
. It's good 2 see both countries workin together on energy 
, agriculture 
, & people-to-people connections 
. The trade roadmap is a great step forward 
, and Carney's meetings with Xi Jinping are makin progress 
! Let's hope talks about auto tariffs are resolved soon 
. More cooperation = better world 
Canada's PM Mark Carney is showing us that even when things seem tense between nations, a little diplomacy can go a long way 
. Carney's visit reminds us that building trust takes time and effort, but it's worth it in the end 
seems like they're makin progress but y'know how politics goes u can't always count on things stayin smooth 
anyways, if carney's optimism is genuine, maybe this could b a positive shift in relations between the two nations? 
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. I mean, I get it, Canada needs China for trade and whatnot, but can't we focus on actually fixing our problems instead of making nice with the neighbors? 
What's really going on behind closed doors? And another thing, a new course in cooperation just sounds like code for "we're gonna keep on dumping our trash on each other and call it a day" 
. Can we please focus on sustainability and actually making progress instead of just smiling through diplomatic photo ops? 
. Hasn't Xi Jinping just been playing hardball with other countries too? And what's the real deal here? Is it just about making a splash and trying to get trade deals done before things cool off again? I mean, Carney is saying all these great things about cooperation, but what about those tariffs he imposed on Chinese electric vehicles last year? That seems like more of a publicity stunt than a genuine effort to fix relations. And don't even get me started on the auto tariffs still being talked about 
It just feels like they're putting politics aside for the sake of trade deals. Don't get me wrong, increased cooperation on energy and agriculture can only be a good thing... but at what cost? 
it's amazing to see Canada & China warming up their relations after years of chilliness 
energy, agriculture, people-to-people ties... it's all about building bridges 
and fostering cooperation in these uncertain times 
plus it's awesome that carney is supporting diversifying export markets & talking about auto tariffs - we need more trade agreements like this! 
. I do hope they can iron out those auto tariffs issues ASAP 
. It's clear that both countries want to show the world what collaboration looks like 
...and canada's all about being a good neighbor, but at what cost? 
...anyway, i hope carney's visit does lead to some real progress, but we gotta stay vigilant 
. Energy, agriculture, people-to-people ties... it's like, yay, let's get this global division thing under control 
! Carney's right, we need more multilateralism and less tariffs 
. This trade roadmap is gonna be a game-changer 
! Can't wait to see what other cool collaborations come out of this visit 
, it's awesome to see two major players working together on trade and cooperation. I mean, think about all the energy and agriculture deals they could be doing 
- it's like a win-win for everyone! And Carney's all about creating new opportunities and diversifying export markets 
Let's keep our fingers crossed these talks go smoothly and we see some actual deals happen soon 
... feels like both countries are trying to find common ground after some trade tensions last year 
. Carney's visit is a good start, but let's see how it plays out 
it's about time we see more multilateralism in the world, especially when it comes to trade and economic development 
. I know Carney thinks President Xi Jinping is the answer to all their global problems 
. What's really going on here? Is it just a case of both sides playing nice for their own benefit? 
#GoodFencesMakeGoodNeighbours. It's all about diversifying export markets & trade after the whole US-China tariff drama 
#TariffTalks. Carney's meeting with Xi Jinping is all about maintaining open channels of communication & resolving trade issues 
#CommunicationIsKey. With the new trade roadmap signed, let's hope these two nations can work together on energy, agriculture, and investment