Chinese ambassador urges Canada to boost trade with China, citing U.S. trade war impacts.

Beijing's ambassador to Canada, Wang Di, urges increased trade between China and Canada amid the U.S. trade war, arguing that forcing Canada to choose sides would hurt the global economy. Despite recent tensions, China's trade with Canada is growing. Wang suggests a possible free-trade deal, though changes in Canadian policies would be required. Recent restrictions on Chinese goods by Canada led to retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural exports by China.