Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Visits China to Reset Bilateral Relations Amid Trade Tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Beijing to repair strained Canada-China relations amid ongoing tensions influenced by U.S. tariffs and diplomatic disputes since 2018. The visit aims to address trade issues, including retaliatory tariffs on agricultural and automotive products, and to explore broader cooperation on trade, energy, and security. China encourages Canada to pursue strategic autonomy from U.S. influence, while Canada seeks to diversify its economic partnerships beyond the U.S. This marks the first Canadian prime ministerial visit to China since 2017, reflecting efforts to reset bilateral ties.