China, the world’s largest importer of canola – also known as rapeseed – sources nearly all of its supplies of the product from Canada. The steep duties would likely all but end imports if they are maintained.
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The decision marks a **shift from the conciliatory tone struck in June** when China Premier Li Qiang said there were no deep-seated conflicts of interest between the countries during a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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China had already imposed tariffs on canola oil and meal in March. **Canada is now in a trade conflict with the world’s two largest economies**, as it also faces tariffs on some goods from the United States.
Separately, China also launched an **anti-dumping investigation into Canadian pea starch and imposed provisional duties on imports of halogenated butyl rubber**, according to ministry statements.
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China, the world’s largest importer of canola – also known as rapeseed – sources nearly all of its supplies of the product from Canada. The steep duties would likely all but end imports if they are maintained.
…
The decision marks a **shift from the conciliatory tone struck in June** when China Premier Li Qiang said there were no deep-seated conflicts of interest between the countries during a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
…
China had already imposed tariffs on canola oil and meal in March. **Canada is now in a trade conflict with the world’s two largest economies**, as it also faces tariffs on some goods from the United States.
Separately, China also launched an **anti-dumping investigation into Canadian pea starch and imposed provisional duties on imports of halogenated butyl rubber**, according to ministry statements.
Why the hell would they do this?