Carney needs to be wary of the same old China ‘reset’ mirage |
Prime Minister Mark Carney walks to board a plane to depart for China at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Tuesday.Carlos Osorio/Reuters
On his way to Beijing, Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to fly past Japan, a country being bullied by its largest trade partner, China.
It’s something Canadians might want to consider as their Prime Minister heads to Beijing to reset relations. Canada wants to get back on track. But there is always a country on the outs with Beijing.
It’s obvious why Mr. Carney is going. U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs mean this country needs to diversify its trade. China could buy more Canadian meat, seafood, oilseeds, oil or natural gas. The possibilities are vast.
In a pivot, Carney seeks to reset relationship with China, build trade........