Tensions Rise Between China and Canada in Trade Dilemma

Tensions escalated between China and Canada starting from actions in 2008 when China imposed restrictions on Canadian canola imports, framing it as pest contamination while hinting at displeasure with human rights discourse amidst trade talks. Further tensions surfaced in 2016 when China’s threat to tighten canola restrictions through dockage rate adjustments was perceived as a coercive tactic. The situation spiraled in 2019 with China halting significant canola shipments post the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, following which restrictions expanded to include Canadian pork and beef. The rift peaked more recently with Beijing imposing a 100% tariff on Canadian canola,…