China still has tariffs on Canadian pork, but Canada's Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says building a relationship is important.

Champagne said you can't fix everything in one meeting, you have to start the process and work together.

Canadian pork still has a 25% extra tax in China.

China also put tariffs on other Canadian products, but Canada made a deal to let in some Chinese electric vehicles at a lower tax rate.

Champagne knows there are still trade issues, like with seafood, but he wants Canada and China to work together.

Champagne's goal was to make the vision of the Prime Minister into action, but he knows it takes time to build a relationship.

Champagne said showing up and talking is important for trade.

Champagne met with Chinese officials to talk about Canadian banks working in China.

Canadian banks want to offer more services in China and get into the bond market.

Champagne said financial services are necessary for more trade.

The Chinese Vice-Premier will visit Canada soon.

Champagne talked about human rights and making sure products are made without forced labor.

Champagne told China that Canada cares about supply chain integrity and wants trade to follow international rules.

Champagne was clear about Canada's stance on these issues.

A Canadian politician asked about forced labor in China.

Champagne said Chinese officials understood Canada's position.

A Canadian politician apologized for comments about forced labor in China.

Canada's Prime Minister said the country is working hard to keep products made with forced labor out of the supply chain.

The Prime Minister said a politician apologized for his comments and recognized the seriousness of the issue.