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Canola sector awaits Chinese anti-dumping investigation
The threat of tariffs on canola seed called a legitimate risk factor for 2025-26 that has the potential to drastically alter exports

Alleged dumping of U.S. renewable diesel didn’t hurt Canadian industry, tribunal says

Canada launches anti-dumping investigation on U.S. renewable diesel
Investigation unrelated to ongoing trade dispute with U.S. says Tidewater Renewables

Dumping probe guaranteed to hurt

Buckle up on policy; trade is getting bumpy

Canola growers want support in trade dispute
Wheat Growers Association says grain producers should get the same protection as what supply management receives
SASKATOON — Grain growers should be treated the same as dairy, egg and poultry farmers when it comes to trade upheaval, says a farm group. That was one of the main messages in a letter the Wheat Growers Association recently sent to Mary Ng, federal minister of export promotion, international trade and economic development. Related […] Read more
Ottawa’s EV move abandons canola

China threat on canola unpalatable, not surprising

China’s canola threat similar to Aussie barley experience
The big difference is that China is more reliant on Canadian canola than it was on barley shipments from Australia
SASKATOON — Canada’s canola growers could learn something from Australia’s barley farmers when it comes to the latest potential trade barrier with China. China’s Ministry of Commerce announced Sept. 3 that it is initiating an anti-dumping investigation into canola seed imports from Canada. Related stories: The case is reminiscent of Nov. 19, 2018, when China […] Read more
WTO case seen as new tactic for China
Making formal anti-dumping claims rather than questionable phytosanitary accusations could leave the door open to negotiations
China’s decision to use an anti-dumping claim against Canadian canola is a new approach that geopolitical and trade experts are watching closely. It’s a different tactic than in previous Canada-China canola disputes, but not a new weapon in China’s arsenal. “To some extent, I think it highlights the mirroring approach China is taking to trade […] Read more