China has imposed tariffs of up to 100 percent on Canadian goods, including canola oil and pork, in response to Canada’s decision to collect steep taxes on Chinese imports. The tariffs, which take effect on March 20, are seen as a warning to Canada not to cooperate with the US on trade.
The Chinese government has urged Canada to “correct its wrong practices” and lift restrictive measures, while Canada’s government has not commented on the issue. The move is likely to affect Canada’s agricultural exports to China, which were worth almost $1 billion last year.