US EditionCanada has no intent of pursuing free trade deal with China, says PM after Trump threat
Canada respects obligations under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement and limits trade with non-market economies, resolving tariff issues with China without pursuing a free trade deal.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa said Canada has `no intention` of pursuing a free trade agreement with China after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a 100 per cent tariff if Canada "makes a deal with China."
- The targeted EV and canola tariff arrangement last week saw Canada agree to market access for Chinese-made electric vehicles in exchange for lower Chinese tariffs on canola and other products.
- Explaining Ottawa's approach, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, `What we've done with China is to rectify some issues that have developed in the last couple of years` and Canada `respects our commitments` to the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand noted ministers will handle the issue and she will travel to the U.S. next week, while Marc Miller said the government will control what we control.
- The Davos fallout has led to tensions, with Anand framing Canada's role as a middle power and referencing 'coalition of the willing' on Ukraine, following Carney's remarks and Trump's 'Board of Peace' disinvitation.
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Carney Says Canada Has ‘No Intention’ of Pursuing a Free Trade Agreement With China
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada does not intend to pursue a free trade agreement with China, after U.S. President Donald Trump said Canadian goods would be hit with 100 percent U.S. tariffs if Canada “makes a deal with China.” Carney told reporters ahead of a Liberal caucus meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 25 that Canada has commitments under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) “not to pursue free trade agreements with non–market e…
Canada not going free trade with China
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China. He was responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America’s northern neighbor went ahead with a trade deal with Beijing. Carney said his recent agreement with China merely cuts tariffs on a few sectors that were recently hit with tariffs. Trump claims oth…
Carney pushes back on Trump's 100% tariff threat over China trade deals with Canada amid tensions
Prime Minister Mark Carney denies Canada plans free trade deal with China after President Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canadian goods over concerns about trade arrangements.
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