China has concluded a domestic “anti-discrimination” investigation, initiated on September 26, 2024, which has resulted in the imposition of tariffs on Canadian exports, including canola oil and meal, peas, fish, seafood, and pork. These tariffs will come into effect on March 20, 2025.
Below is the response from the The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, to China's newly announced tariffs on Canadian agricultural, fish, and seafood products.
“Canada does not accept the premise of China’s investigation, nor its findings. We are deeply disappointed with China’s announced measures.”