China retaliates in trade dispute by imposing tariffs on Canadian products
Beijing has implemented new taxes on Canadian food and agricultural products in response to Ottawa's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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China has introduced significant tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products in retaliation for Ottawa’s recent trade policies. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has confirmed that these tariffs are a direct response to Canada’s duties on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum, with the new rates set to begin on March 20.
The sanctions include a 100% duty on Canadian rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas, alongside a 25% tariff on Canadian aquatic products and pork, which is expected to have a considerable impact on exporters in Canada.
In August 2024, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and a 25% duty on Chinese steel and aluminum. This move was prompted by accusations against Beijing for engaging in state-directed overcapacity.
These measures took effect in October and were part of a broader trend, as both the US and EU have also implemented tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has criticized Canada’s actions as a breach of World Trade Organization regulations, describing it as “protectionism that severely harms China’s legitimate rights and interests.”
China ranks as Canada’s second-largest trading partner, following the US, and this latest confrontation intensifies existing global trade tensions. In recent years, the US, China, Canada, and Mexico have enacted various rounds of tariffs against one another.
Trade disputes have been prevalent, fueled by tariffs, trade imbalances, and geopolitical tensions.
Previously, former US President Donald Trump imposed extensive tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, prompting swift retaliatory measures. The Trump administration enacted a 25% tax on Mexican and Canadian imports while increasing tariffs on Chinese goods to 20%.
In remarks to Congress, Trump defended the tariffs, linking them to trade deficits and issues related to fentanyl trafficking. Trudeau responded by pledging to impose tariffs on over $100 billion worth of US goods within three weeks, as Beijing retaliated with duties of up to 15% on US agricultural exports and heightened restrictions on American companies.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
The sanctions include a 100% duty on Canadian rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas, alongside a 25% tariff on Canadian aquatic products and pork, which is expected to have a considerable impact on exporters in Canada.
In August 2024, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and a 25% duty on Chinese steel and aluminum. This move was prompted by accusations against Beijing for engaging in state-directed overcapacity.
These measures took effect in October and were part of a broader trend, as both the US and EU have also implemented tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has criticized Canada’s actions as a breach of World Trade Organization regulations, describing it as “protectionism that severely harms China’s legitimate rights and interests.”
China ranks as Canada’s second-largest trading partner, following the US, and this latest confrontation intensifies existing global trade tensions. In recent years, the US, China, Canada, and Mexico have enacted various rounds of tariffs against one another.
Trade disputes have been prevalent, fueled by tariffs, trade imbalances, and geopolitical tensions.
Previously, former US President Donald Trump imposed extensive tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, prompting swift retaliatory measures. The Trump administration enacted a 25% tax on Mexican and Canadian imports while increasing tariffs on Chinese goods to 20%.
In remarks to Congress, Trump defended the tariffs, linking them to trade deficits and issues related to fentanyl trafficking. Trudeau responded by pledging to impose tariffs on over $100 billion worth of US goods within three weeks, as Beijing retaliated with duties of up to 15% on US agricultural exports and heightened restrictions on American companies.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
