US President Donald Trump said Canada has the right to pursue trade deals with China, reports Anadolu.

Asked about the recent trade deals signed by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during his four-day visit to China, Trump said: “This is what they should do.” China, the first by a Canadian prime minister in eight years, signaled Ottawa’s efforts to reduce dependence on the US as a major trading partner.

Tensions between the two neighbors have risen during Trump’s second term. He has raised tariffs on Canada by up to 35 percent and called Ottawa “the 51st state of the U.S.”.

Carney has previously stated that he aims to double exports outside the U.S. over the next ten years.

During the visit, Canada released a joint statement with China, announcing that it will allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) to enter the market. Canadian, with a 6.1 percent most-favoured-nation tariff.

In turn, China is expected to cut tariffs on Canadian canola seed to a combined rate of about 15 percent by March.

“To build on this momentum, Canada has set an ambitious goal of increasing exports to China by 50 percent by 2030,” it also said. statement.

Source: prizrenpost