January 25, 2026
Carney Says Canada Has ‘No Intention’ of Pursuing a Free Trade Agreement With China
His comments come in response to U.S. President Donald Trump saying Canadian goods would be subject to 100 percent tariffs if Canada 'makes a deal with China.'
TL;DR
- Canada has no intention of pursuing a free trade agreement with China.
- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened 100 percent tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada made a deal with China.
- Canada is bound by the USMCA not to pursue free trade agreements with non-market economies without prior notification.
- Canada has addressed issues that have arisen with China in recent years.
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