This reaction comes after the US threatened to impose tariffs of up to 100% on Canadian goods if the agreement is implemented.

China yesterday rejected US accusations that its preliminary trade agreement with Canada was aimed at Washington, asserting that it was merely normal bilateral cooperation. This response came after the US threatened to impose tariffs of up to 100% on Canadian goods if the agreement was implemented.

Speaking at a press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized that China-Canada relations are based on a win-win approach and are not intended to harm third parties. Under the agreement, China plans to reduce import tariffs on canola seeds from Canada and implement a visa-free policy for Canadian citizens.

The agreement was seen as an attempt by Ottawa to diversify its partners and reduce its dependence on the US. However, Washington reacted strongly, with President Donald Trump accusing China of "taking over" Canada, and the US Treasury Secretary warning of the risk of Chinese goods flooding the US market via Canada.

In 2024, following in the footsteps of the US, Canada imposed a 100% tariff on electric vehicles from China and a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum. China retaliated by imposing a 100% import tariff on Canadian canola oil and meal, and a 25% tariff on pork and seafood.

During his visit to China earlier this month, the Canadian Prime Minister went against the US position by reducing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles by 100% in exchange for lower tariffs on similar Canadian products.

Source: VTV

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