Canada–China trade war

Canada–China trade war
Canada–China trade war
Part of Canada–China relations
Date	October 1, 2024 – January 16, 2026; (1 year, 107 days)
Location	Canada and China
Caused by	Canadian push back against perceived anti-competitive practices and market distortion caused by Chinese government subsidies; Chinese retaliation against alleged discriminatory practices;
Status	Resolved Canadian tariffs implemented in October 2024; Chinese retaliatory tariffs implemented in March 2025; Both countries reach a preliminary agreement in January 2026;
Parties
Canada;	China;
Lead figures
	Prime Ministers; Justin Trudeau (until March 2025); Mark Carney (from March 2025); General Secretary; Xi Jinping;

In October 2024, an economic conflict between Canada and China started. The trade war emerged alongside other ongoing trade wars both countries were involved with, including the China–United States trade war and the Canada–United States trade war.

In January 2026, both countries reached a preliminary agreement to end the economic conflict and stimulate bilateral trade.