China slaps tariffs on Canada for leverage against US

Published March 8, 2025 11:22pm ET



China announced new steep tariffs on Canadian food products on Saturday, the latest blow to the country as it simultaneously grapples with fierce trade negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump.

The tariffs, announced by China’s State Council Tariff Commission, include a 100% tax on canola oil, canola meal, and peas, along with a 25% tax on pork and seafood. The Chinese tariff commission said these are in response to Canada’s 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum that went into effect last fall.

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