Why Canada Is Pivoting to China

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In this video we’re going to explain Carney’s pivot to China, what has been announced and why, and whether it could be the beginning of a wider pro-China shift in the West.

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SOURCES:

Canadian government announcements:
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-rel...
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-rel...

Tariff/visa and other measures announced:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c...
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/wo...

Canadian canola stats:
https://www.canolacouncil.org/markets...

Trump responds to Carney’s China visit:
https://thehill.com/homenews/administ...

Carney on Canada’s relations with US and China:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savin...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9dve...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9dve...

China’s growing global reputation:
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https://www.economist.com/china/2025/...
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-rea...