Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has no plans to sign a free trade deal with China, pushing back after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Canadian goods.
Carney clarified that Canada’s recent move with Beijing only eases tariffs in a few hard-hit sectors, not a full trade pact. Under the USMCA, he noted, Canada is committed to not pursuing free trade deals with non-market economies like China without notice.
“We’re not doing that—with China or anyone else,” Carney said, adding the goal was simply to fix trade issues from the past few years.
Canada had matched U.S. tariffs in 2024, slapping 100% duties on Chinese EVs and 25% on steel and aluminum. China hit back with steep tariffs on Canadian farm and food exports. Earlier this month, Carney adjusted EV tariffs in exchange for relief on canola, pork, and seafood—while keeping strict limits on Chinese EV imports.
Despite Trump’s sharp rhetoric online, Carney stressed Canada is protecting its auto industry, maintaining strong U.S. ties, and keeping trade decisions firmly in Canadian hands.
(Source: AP News)
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