Canada, China to regularize communication after Carney, Li talks / Global
Friday, June 6, 2025, 7:21 am
In an effort to ease trade tensions, Canadian and Chinese leaders have agreed to establish regular channels of dialogue. Discussions between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang follow contentious tariff disputes affecting Canadian agriculture and seafood exports. Officials are optimistic that improved communication will lead to smoother bilateral negotiations.
Carney said earlier this week that Ottawa is working urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture and seafood products.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to regularize channels of communication between the two countries. A readout from Carney’s office also says the leaders committed to working together to address the fentanyl crisis. Canada and China have been involved in a…
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