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Carney's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Apex Summit marked his first face-to-face with Beijing’s leader in eight years. Although Ottawa carefully played down tensions, emphasizing that the meeting was a "long overdue" opportunity to explore new avenues, there remain unresolved issues that continue to simmer beneath the surface.
Canada remains entangled in the global trade war between the United States and China. Beijing has retaliated against Canadian exports like canola, pork, and seafood with tariffs, effectively squeezing Canadian farmers and exporters. Meanwhile, Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles linger, with no indication from Beijing about potential relief.