US and Canada drift apart on China as Ottawa rethinks Beijing ties

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 75% complete by Bochen HanJanuary 22, 2026 at 09:04 PM

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Analysts suggest the US and Canada are diverging on China policy after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a deal with Beijing. This follows a period of increased alignment between Washington and Ottawa on issues like electric vehicle tariffs and investment screening. The new agreement between Canada and China includes trade concessions, restored communication channels, and new dialogues on finance and energy. Carney described China as a more "predictable" partner than the US and signaled a "new strategic partnership" during his visit to Beijing, the first by a Canadian prime minister since 2017. This signals Canada's willingness to engage with China, even if it contradicts US interests.

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Key Player Opposition Context

University of British Columbia 40% Paul Evans 60% Xi Jinping 70% Beijing ×370% Mark Carney ×380% United States ×490% China ×795% Canada ×695%

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Negative

Score: -0.30

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South China Morning Post

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Center-Right (0.50)

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90%

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Canada

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