Canada and China forge new trade ties as relations thaw

Canada and China have reached a preliminary trade agreement, easing tariffs on electric vehicles and agricultural products. This marks a significant shift in bilateral relations. The deal includes a quota for Chinese electric vehicles with reduced tariffs and a substantial reduction in China's tariffs on Canadian rapeseed. This comes after years of strained ties following the Meng Wanzhou arrest. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's visit aims to reduce reliance on the U.S., influenced by perceived provocative U.S. policies. This move is seen by some analysts as a consequence of U.S. trade actions pushing countries towards China.