China tariffs a blow to BC seafood sector already struggling

B.C. Seafood exporters had been bracing for China's retaliatory tariffs in Canada's trade dispute over Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum but the decision lands as another major hit. Geoduck divers represented by James Austin's seafood association who are out in the waters off Haida Gwaii right now will be among the first to feel the bite of China's retaliatory tariffs on Canada following its levies on Chinese steel and electric vehicles. Over the weekend, Beijing said it would levy tariffs on select Canadian farm and food imports as of March 20, including 100 per cent tariffs on canola and…