China defends Canada trade ties after Trump's 100% tariff threat

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Jan. 16. © Reuters

JAMES HAND-CUKIERMAN

January 26, 2026 17:52 JST

TOKYO -- China on Monday defended its dealings with Canada after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff against his closest neighbor if Ottawa and Beijing "make a deal."

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