US and Canada drift apart on China as Ottawa rethinks Beijing ties
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.
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Open questions and key claims
Mark Carney told a debate audience that China was the country’s “biggest geopolitical risk”.
There is intrinsic value in the event of the visit happening.
Senior Canadian officials have described the trip as "consequential and historic".
The trip is part of a "bold" plan to double Canada's non-US exports over the next decade.
We’re heartened by the leadership of President Xi Jinping and the speed with which our relationship has progressed.
Xi Jinping is willing to continue working to improve ties with Canada.
In 2024, only 2% of Canada’s crude oil was exported to China.
In 2023, China exported 41,678 EVs to Canada.
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