China Isn’t the Answer for Canada Trade Woes, Taiwan Envoy Says

China doesn’t hold the solution for Canada’s economic issues and isn’t a trustworthy partner, Taiwan’s top representative to Ottawa said following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s tariff deal with Xi Jinping.

The Canadian and Chinese leaders reached an agreement last week to lower trade barriers and rebuild ties, a milestone reset after years of poor relations.

The deal will see Canada open its market to a small number of Chinese electric vehicles at a low tariff rate, while China will reduce its import taxes on canola, an important western Canadian crop. US President Donald Trump’s high tariffs have ...