Beijing's envoy calls for more trade with Canada as U.S. trade war continues

Chinese envoy to Canada says both countries want free trade and multilateralism

Beijing's ambassador to Canada Wang Di says China is interested in stepping up trade with Ottawa as the U.S. continues to pursue a global trade war. Wang says Washington should not force Canada to choose between the U.S. and China, because that would further destabilize the global economy.

Ambassador warns Canada against using China as ‘bargaining chip’ with U.S.

Wang Di said China is ready to pursue a bilateral free trade agreement if Canada removes barriers to Chinese investment.

The Chinese ambassador warned the Canadian government against its use as a “currency of change” in trade negotiations with the United States; however, he said he is willing to seek a bilateral free trade agreement if Canada removes barriers to Chinese investment. Wang Di, who took office as Beijing representative in Ottawa last year, stated in an interview that China firmly respects Canada’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. US President Do…

China’s ambassador calls for more trade with Canada amid U.S. trade war

Di Wang said China would be willing to consider negotiating a free-trade deal, but it would require changes in Canadian policies.

Canadian furniture maker moves operations to NC, attributing trade war threats, economic factors

NORTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — North Carolina seems to be playing a role in the looming trade war between the US and Canada. British Columbia-based furniture maker Prepac is shifting operations and manufacturing to just outside Greensboro. Their employee union, Unifor, claimed it is because of new tariffs threatened by the Trump administration, while the company blamed different economic factors. “We see companies like this, in our view, opp…

China would be open to free-trade talks with Canada, Beijing's envoy says

OTTAWA — Beijing's ambassador to Canada says China is interested in stepping up trade with Ottawa as the United States continues to pursue a global trade war.