China called on Friday for steps to improve bilateral ties with Canada, saying there were no deep-seated conflicts of interest, following a spike in trade tensions with many of Beijing’s Western trade partners this year.
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China seeks improved ties with Canada amid rising trade tensions
Carney and Li agreed to establish regular communication channels

China blocks Canada’s request for review of Chinese duties on agriculture, fish
Next meeting June 23
China has blocked Canada's request to set up a dispute panel to review additional import duties by China on certain Canadian farming products and fish, a Geneva-based trade official said on June 5.

Canadian farm groups say manage U.S. tariffs first
Manage Trump's tariffs first and then talk retaliation if necessary, say agriculture organizations
Canadian farm groups say first U.S. tariffs need to be managed, then retaliatory action can be considered.

VIDEO: How tariffs affect agribusiness: analyst weighs in at Ottawa Valley Farm Show
CFIB is advocating for lower taxes to farmers amidst threat of U.S. tariffs
U.S. tariffs are threatening the profitability of Canadian farms and businesses. At the Ottawa Valley Farm Show, Juliette Nicolaÿ said the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is advocating for lower costs and taxes for producers