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Carney replies to Trump, says Canada not signing China free trade deal
Carney said his recent agreement with China merely cuts tariffs on a few sectors that were hit with levies. The deal had prompted Trump to threaten a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday that his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China.
He was responding to US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbour went ahead with a trade deal with Beijing.
Carney said his agreement with China merely cuts tariffs on a few sectors that were recently hit with levies.