CANADALAND Trump's Crashing Out Over Carney's China Deal
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Jan 30, 2026 Jan Wong, veteran journalist and author with deep knowledge of Canadian politics and China relations. She unpacks Mark Carney’s China agreement and why it angers Trump. Short takes on EVs, trade leverage for CUSMA, Chinese investment in mining, media framing, and whether China is truly predictable amid Xi’s military shakeups.
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Carney's China Deal Expands Options
- Carney's preliminary trade agreement with China opens Canada to cheaper Chinese EVs while restoring market access for Canadian agricultural exports.
- This creates leverage for Canada in upcoming CUSMA negotiations and signals diversification away from sole U.S. dependence.
EVs As Market Gamechanger
- Cheap Chinese EVs entering Canada could undercut U.S. protectionism and reshape the North American auto market.
- A 49,000-vehicle allowance represents about 25% of Canada's current EV market and could accelerate broader adoption.
China Sees A Multilateral Opening
- Chinese media frames the agreement as logical and part of a shifting multilateral order.
- Observers expect ripple effects, pushing other countries toward similar deals.