Overview
- Prime Minister Mark Carney met President Xi Jinping in Beijing, the first visit by a Canadian leader since 2017, and announced a renewed strategic partnership.
- Ottawa said Canada will allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles at the 6.1% most‑favored‑nation rate, rolling back a 100% tariff imposed in 2024.
- Canada said it expects China to reduce tariffs on Canadian canola seed to about 15% by March 1 and to lift levies on products such as peas, lobster and crab.
- The visit produced multiple MOUs, including on energy cooperation and animal health, and outlined plans to expand two‑way investment in sectors such as clean energy, agri‑food and wood products.
- Carney framed the reset as part of a broader diversification strategy in response to U.S. tariffs, while stressing Canada’s red lines on human rights and alleged election interference remain in place.