Canada-China Trade War Looms: What to Expect
China has struck back against Canada by targeting the canola industry. This follows a previous crisis involving Huawei, during which a Huawei executive was detained at Vancouver airport at the request of the US government. Subsequently, China halted canola shipments from Canada, claiming the presence of residues in some shipments but failing to provide any evidence. The Chinese government knows how to target canola, one of Canada’s most lucrative exports, whenever it wants to draw attention to an issue.
This week, in response to Ottawa imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles, Beijing announced plans to initiate an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada. While it has not yet halted canola trade, this move serves as a warning to the Trudeau government to reconsider its stance on Chinese electric vehicles.
Chris Davison, President of the Canola Council, expressed disappointment over China’s decision but emphasized the need for a clear process moving forward. “Our number one goal should be to ensure or re-establish open and predictable market access for canola. This remains our priority every day, especially in situations like this. We will focus on this and communicate with the federal government and others to support any activities that help maintain this open and predictable market access,” he stated.
Food professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois noted that despite the costs associated with allowing cheaper Chinese models into the market, it is more important to support Canadian-made electric vehicles.
Source: Tarım Haberleri
John Peterson graduated with a degree in Agricultural Sciences from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. His specialization is in sustainable crop production and soil health management. John is passionate about integrating modern technology with traditional farming methods to enhance productivity while preserving the environment. He currently works as a consultant, helping farmers adopt sustainable practices.