Mark Carney Secures China Energy Deals as Free Trade Proposed

Mélanie Joly suggested pursuing a free trade agreement with China after Mark Carney signed bilateral deals focusing on energy and lumber in Beijing.The agreements formalized during meetings with Li Qiang did not resolve ongoing tariff disputes or secure commitments for increased petroleum exports.Energy official Tim Hodgson joined the delegation as both nations sought to stabilize resource trade despite the lack of progress on liquified natural gas sales.