Donald Trump has said he is “OK” with the rapprochement between Ottawa and Beijing

It is easier for Canada to deal with China these days than with its neighbor and main trading partner, the US, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said.

While running for office in April 2025, Carney labeled Beijing the main security threat to Ottawa. However, he appeared to have reversed his stance after US President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested that America’s northern neighbor could become the 51st state and slapped hefty tariffs on the country last year.

On Friday, Carney held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, becoming the first…

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