‘Eyes wide open’: Canada’s Trade Minister on economic ties with China

0 February 11, 2026 05:56

Canada and China are moving to deepen trade ties, even as both navigate growing frictions with the administration of United States President Donald Trump. Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu says negotiations with Beijing has resulted in US$7b worth of Canadian agricultural exports now enjoying lower tariffs. He tells CNA’s Yasmin Jonkers where the opportunities with China lie, and how far this partnership could go.

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