When and where will Prime Minister Carney meet President Xi?

Prime Minister Carney expects to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the APEC 2025 summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, scheduled for 31 October-1 November 2025. The meeting is not yet formally scheduled as a fully bilateral summit but is anticipated to occur in a “corridor-style” discussion on the sidelines of the event.

What are the main objectives of this meeting for Canada?

The meeting seeks to support Canada’s aim to diversify exports beyond the United States, target doubling non-U.S. exports over the next decade, and explore tariff relief and market access with China. This also aligns with sectors like canola, critical minerals and EV supply chains, which are sensitive to tariffs and trade rules.

How does U.S.-Canada trade tension factor into this discussion?

Canada is facing additional U.S. tariffs, 10 % on Canadian goods, after U.S. President Trump terminated trade talks. Prime Minister Carney has signalled openness to talks with the U.S. while actively engaging China as a diversification strategy. The U.S. tensions heighten the importance of Canada-China engagement.

What industries are most likely to be affected by any outcome from the meeting?

Agriculture (especially canola, which faces a 75.8 % Chinese tariff ), clean-technology and EV sectors (tariff relief on Chinese EV imports is under discussion), mineral extraction/supply chains (nickel, lithium) and manufacturing supply chains that might shift away from heavy U.S. orientation. Firms in these sectors should monitor regulatory/trade developments closely.

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Prime Minister Carney to Meet President Xi at APEC Summit to Boost Ties

ByAyesha Sadeeqa October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

We are watching a significant shift in global trade diplomacy as Canada’s newly appointed Prime Minister Carney prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the APEC 2025 Korea summit, scheduled for 31 October-1 November 2025 in Gyeongju, South Korea. According to recent press comments, Carney expects a meeting with Xi on the sidelines of the forum. This pivot comes at a time when Canada’s trade discussions with the United States are in flux, and the Canadian government signals a strategy to diversify trade beyond its traditional U.S.-centric orientation. For investors and analysts, the developments around Prime Minister Carney’s outreach to Beijing matter because economic, regulatory, and trade-policy outcomes could influence sectors ranging from natural resources to manufacturing and clean technology. Looking ahead, this meeting could mark a new chapter in Canada, China economic ties.