Tariffs place a 100 per cent surcharge on rapeseed oil, peas and oil cakes for animal feed. Aquatic products will face a 25 per cent levy
Canada has initiated a complaint against China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding extra tariffs imposed on agricultural and fisheries goods, according to an announcement from the organization on Monday.
The agency stated, “Canada has sought WTO dispute consultations with China regarding the latter’s actions that have imposed extra import tariffs on specific agricultural and fishery goods coming from Canada.”
The duties announced at the beginning of this month affect rapeseed oil, oil cakes — which serve as an animal feed — and peas coming into the country.
Canada
with a 100 percent surcharge.
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Canada ranks as one of the leading global suppliers of canola, which is a type of rapeseed utilized for producing cooking oil, animal feed, and biodiesel fuel.
China
Has traditionally been among its biggest clients.
In the meantime, aquatic products and pork will be subject to a 25 percent tariff.
Leaders from Canada’s industries have stated that they would suffer significantly due to the recent tariffs. These were implemented following an inquiry initiated by Beijing regarding the duties that Ottawa placed on Chinese products in the previous year.
The tariffs follow growing trade tensions between the United States and both Canada and China, following new duties introduced by U.S. President
Donald Trump
.
In August, Ottawa imposed 100 percent tariffs on China.
electric vehicle
imports, matching
US
initiatives aimed at preventing a surge of government-supported vehicles from China into the North American market.
Additionally, they imposed an extra fee on imported Chinese steel and aluminum goods.
Beijing’s commerce ministry said an investigation into these measures found that Canadian policies “disrupted the normal trade order and harmed the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises”.
Following the submission of grievances to the
WTO
, discussions are started among the members who are in conflict with one another.
In the absence of an agreement, the complainant may seek the formation of a special committee comprising three to five specialists.
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