First, the actual trade relationship between Canada and China, while significant, remains modest in scale compared with Canada’s ties to the United States. In 2024, Canadian exports to China totalled about $21.1bn, accounting for only a small fraction of Canada’s overall exports. These numbers provide critical context: China is a notable trade partner, but far from Canada’s dominant export market. Canada’s trade with China — though substantial in absolute terms — is economically limited relative to its U.S. ties. The broader dispute reflects how nations like the United States react when traditional trade dominance is perceived to be challenged, even modestly.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 27, 2026 16:49 UTC