US EditionCarney and Li agree to regularize communication between Canada and China
- On June 4, 2025, in Ottawa, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and China’s Premier Li Qiang committed to establishing more consistent communication between their governments.
- This agreement followed escalating trade tensions marked by tariffs imposed since October 2024 in retaliation for levies on electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum.
- The leaders committed to addressing trade issues affecting agriculture and agri-foods, including canola and seafood, and to cooperating on the fentanyl crisis.
- Carney emphasized that the Canadian government is actively trying to eliminate tariffs imposed by China on its agricultural and seafood exports, while Li maintained that there is no core disagreement between the two nations.
- This development suggests Canada seeks to enhance its diplomatic leverage and economic resilience amid ongoing US-China trade frictions and shifting geopolitical risks.
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Canada, China Agree to ‘Regularize’ High-Level Talks After Carney’s First Official Call With Beijing
Canada and China have agreed to “regularize” high-level talks between the two countries following a call between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on June 5, the prime minister’s office said. “The leaders exchanged views on bilateral relations, including the importance of engagement, and agreed to regularize channels of communication between Canada and China,” says a readout of the meeting from the Prime Minister’s Office (…
Carney agrees to ‘regularize’ communication between Canada and China
In a notable move amid recent diplomatic and trade tensions, Prime Minister Mark Carney has agreed to “regularize channels of communication between Canada and China” after having a conversation with a top Chinese official on Thursday.
Canada has an opportunity to reset our relationship with China – and, in a rare twist, on our terms
Beijing is suddenly more willing to engage with Ottawa than vice versa – a divergence from the normal pattern. Now, we have a unique chance to pursue a deepened relationship driven by Canadian principles
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