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08 Mar 2025, 14:23 GMT+10
Beijings new taxes on food and agriculture follow Ottawas duties on Chinese EVs, steel, and aluminum
China has announced steep tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products in response to Ottawa's recent trade measures. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce confirmed the decision, citing Canada's duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), steel, and aluminum. The tariffs will take effect on March 20.
The sanctions include a 100% duty on Canadian rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas. Additionally, a 25% tariff will hit Canadian aquatic products and pork, significantly affecting exporters.
In August 2024, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs and a 25% duty on Chinese steel and aluminum, accusing Beijing of state-directed overcapacity.
The measures, which were implemented in October, aligned with similar actions by the US and EU, both of which imposed tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce condemned Canada's move as a violation of World Trade Organization rules, calling it "protectionism that severely harms China's legitimate rights and interests."
China is Canada's second-largest trading partner after the US. The latest escalation adds to mounting global trade tensions, with the US, China, Canada, and Mexico imposing rounds of tariffs on each other in recent years.
Trade disputes have been ongoing, driven by tariffs, trade imbalances, and geopolitical conflicts.
Previously, US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, triggering immediate retaliation. The Trump administration slapped a 25% tax on Mexican and Canadian imports and raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 20%.
Addressing Congress on Tuesday, Trump justified the measures by citing trade deficits and fentanyl trafficking. In response, Trudeau vowed to impose tariffs on over $100 billion of US goods within 21 days, while Beijing countered with duties of up to 15% on US farm exports and expanded restrictions on American companies.
(RT.com)
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