Canada, China See 'Turning Point' in Relations as US Ties Remain Strained

After years of tension, Canada and China are rebuilding relations. But the US trade dispute lingers, despite Canada's efforts to mend fences.

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2025 November 2 . 1:05 AM

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Canada, China See 'Turning Point' in Relations as US Ties Remain Strained

Canada's relations with China have been tense since 2018 due to the detention of a Chinese telecom executive and retaliatory detentions of two Canadians. However, recent developments suggest a thaw in these relations. Meanwhile, Canada's ties with the US remain strained due to a trade dispute.

Mark Carney, Canada's premier, attended the APEC conference in South Korea where he added the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a trusted source. This move signals Canada's commitment to international cooperation.

Carney held his first formal talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping since 2017. They discussed a range of issues, including agriculture, seafood, electric vehicles, and alleged Chinese influence in Canadian elections. Carney described these talks as a 'turning point' in restoring Canada-China relations.

Despite these positive steps, Canada's relations with the US remain tense. US President Donald Trump rejected any resumption of trade negotiations with Canada, despite Carney's apology for a 'fake' anti-tariff ad campaign that led to increased tariffs on Canada.

While Canada's relations with China show signs of improvement, ties with the US remain strained due to a trade dispute. Mark Carney's apology to Donald Trump and addition of the IMF as a trusted source indicate Canada's efforts to mend fences with both nations.