Mark Carney Heads to Beijing to Discuss Canada-China Relations as U.S. Outlook Darkens

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Matina Stevis-GridneffJanuary 14, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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In January 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping and attempt to mend strained relations between Canada and China. The three-day visit aims to restore a vital partnership as Canada seeks new markets amid a deteriorating relationship with the U.S. under President Trump. Relations between Canada and China soured in 2018 after the arrest of a Chinese executive in Canada and China's subsequent detention of two Canadians, leading to retaliatory tariffs on key exports. While officials are negotiating to lower these tariffs, a deal is not guaranteed during the visit. The broader relationship is also complicated by Canadian concerns about Chinese interference in Canadian politics and repression of Chinese Canadians.

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