China slaps 73.5% preliminary tariff on pea starch from Canada
China has imposed a 73.5% preliminary anti-dumping tariff on Canadian pea starch imports following a 10-month investigation. The move highlights ongoing trade tensions between the two nations despite recent diplomatic efforts to resolve disputes over agricultural products.
Why it matters
This escalation threatens Canadian agricultural exports and complicates the Liberal government's trade strategy, drawing sharp criticism from domestic political opponents.
China said on Tuesday it will impose a 73.5 per cent preliminary tariff on imports of Canadian pea starch from July 1, as part of temporary anti-dumping measures after a more than 10-month investigation.
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