Canadians Support Increasing Trade With China

A new Ipsos poll released in early December 2025 finds 54% of Canadians support closer trade ties with China as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares a five-day state visit starting Tuesday. The poll reflects shifting public priorities amid U.S. trade tensions and ongoing tariff disputes over EVs, canola and other goods, pressuring Ottawa to balance economic benefits with security and human-rights concerns.
Key Points
- 1Report shows 54% of Canadians support closer trade ties with China in December 2025 poll
- 2Rising support reflects U.S. trade tensions and economic self-interest amid Trump-era tariffs and uncertainty
- 3Policy makers must weigh tariff concessions against protecting industries, critical technologies, and national security
Scoring Rationale
Credible Ipsos polling and clear policy implications, but limited novelty and narrow national scope, not directly relevant to data science.
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