Canada Rebuilds China Trade Ties, Marking U.S. Shift

Canada and China have agreed to reset their trading relationship. The deal aims to lower barriers to commerce between the two nations. The wide-ranging agreement signals a clear break. Canada is stepping back from aligning its trade policy with the United States. The move seeks to rebuild direct economic ties that had grown strained. It covers multiple areas to ease the flow of goods and services. Analysts see this as a strategic shift. Canada is diversifying its trade partnerships beyond its closest ally.