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Reaction to EV tariffs: China plans to investigate Canadian rapeseed imports

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Published: September 4th, 2024,
Last updated: September 17th, 2024

Canola blossom in Saskatchewan, Canada: China threatens to impose punitive tariffs.

China’s trade dispute with Canada is picking up momentum. On Tuesday, Beijing announced that it would initiate an anti-dumping investigation against Canadian rapeseed imports. The move is a response to Ottawa’s decision to also join the US decision to impose a 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs, as well as a 25 percent tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum imports. Beijing also launched several investigations against the EU following the announcement of special tariffs on EVs, so far without any tangible consequences.

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