Carney set to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing Friday morning

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday morning; the visit follows earlier talks at APEC and included agreements on energy, forestry and trade while tariff negotiations over electric vehicles and canola remain ongoing.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday morning. It is the second meeting between the two leaders after their discussion at the APEC summit in South Korea in October. On his first full day in China Carney said Canada is seeking a "new era of relations" and the two countries signed agreements on energy, forestry and trade. Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the meeting would pave the way for "upward growth" in the relationship. Details: - The meeting is scheduled for the late morning in Beijing. - It is the second meeting between Carney and Xi, following talks on the sidelines of the APEC summit. - Canada and China signed agreements on energy, forestry and trade during Carney's visit. - Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the meeting would support "upward growth" in relations. - Canadian officials reported that negotiations over tariffs affecting electric vehicles and canola remain ongoing, with possible movement but not an end. - Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Carney would have more to say after he meets with Xi. Summary: The meeting is part of efforts to reset Canada-China ties and follows several agreements signed during Carney's visit. Tariff disputes over electric vehicles and canola remain unresolved and Canadian officials said there may be movement but not a final resolution. Carney is expected to comment on the talks after his meeting with Xi.