China Imposes Tariffs on Canadian Exports in Response to Trade Disputes

Beijing targets Canadian agricultural and food products after Ottawa's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum.

China announced tariffs of up to 100% on Canadian canola products and 25% on pork and seafood, effective March 20.
The move follows Canada’s October tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum, aimed at protecting domestic industries.
China's action is seen as a warning to Canada and Mexico to resist U.S. pressure to increase tariffs on Chinese goods under trade agreements.
Canadian exports to China, such as canola oil and meal worth nearly $1 billion annually, are significantly impacted by the new tariffs.
The trade tensions echo past disputes, including China's 2019 tariff on Canadian canola during a diplomatic standoff over Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.