Amid Trump Trade War, Canada's Exports to China Surge 30% in First Half of 2026 Canada has long been caught between its trade relationship with the United States and its growing economic ties with China.
The ongoing US China trade war has created an opportunity for Canada to increase exports to China, but what does this shift really mean? The rise in energy sales is a key factor driving up Canadian exports to China.
According to a report from the Canada China Business Council and the University of Alberta's China Institute, crude oil and liquefied propane exports surged by 81. 8% in the first half of 2026.