China Responds to Canada’s EV Tariff with Canola Anti-Dumping Probe

Beijing has announced plans to launch an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada, among other measures, just days after Ottawa imposed tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). China’s Ministry of Commerce in a Sept. 3 release accused Canada of canola dumping and announced an anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports and certain chemical products. China is a major consumer of Canadian canola products, accounting for nearly one-third of Canada’s  $15.8 billion total canola exports in 2023, according to the Canola Council of Canada. This includes imported canola seeds worth $3.8 billion, canola oil valued at $208 million, and canola meal worth $923 million. Beijing’s announcement follows Ottawa’s decision to impose a 100 percent tariff on all Chinese-made EVs, including some hybrid models, as well as a 25 percent tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum products. The Canadian government said that these measures, set to take effect in October, aim to protect Canadian industries and workers from “unfair” Chinese trade practices, such as extensive state subsidies and strategic domination of the EV market....