The Globe and Mail reports in its Monday, Oct. 20, edition that as Canada seeks rapprochement with Beijing, experts believe Prime Minister Mark Carney faces a daunting task. The Globe's Jameson Berkow and Emily Haws write that he must convince Beijing to drop tariffs on Canadian canola without lowering electric vehicle import restrictions. Mr. Carney and President Xi may meet before the end of October, with China hoping to end the 100-per-cent tariff on Chinese-made EVs. In March, China imposed 100-per-cent tariffs on Canadian canola oil, meal and peas, along with 25 per cent on seafood and pork, in retaliation for Canada's tariffs on Chinese EVs. Later, Beijing added a 75.8-per-cent duty on canola seed, indicating it would lift these tariffs for EV concessions. Offering concessions to China could provoke U.S. President Donald Trump during Canada's key trade talks with its largest partner. Given the economic uncertainty right now, University of Toronto economics professor Peter Morrow said it is probably helpful for Canada to engage with another large country such as China. At the same time, he said, Mr. Carney will need to be wary of making any promises to Mr. Xi that might affect his standing with Mr. Trump.