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World Service,16 Jan 2026,26 mins

China and Canada reset trade relations after talks

World Business Report

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China and Canada strike a trade deal after a high stakes meeting between the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Xi. And Europe and South America sign a trade deal after twenty five years. The EU-Mercosur agreement will require the approval of the European parliament within the next few months. (Picture: Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney receives flowers upon his arrival in Beijing on January 14, 2026. Credit: Reuters/Carlos Osorio)

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