Canada Pursues Closer Economic Engagement With China

Canada's leader visited China this month and negotiated reduced Chinese import levies on Canadian agricultural goods in exchange for Canada easing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, while setting a goal to raise exports to China by 50 percent by 2030. The government also pledged deeper cooperation on energy, finance and public safety. The trip signals a strategic hedge against U.S. unpredictability amid concerns about Chinese influence and security risks.