China Slaps 73.5% Tariff on Canadian Pea Starch

The decision follows a probe launched last August, which initially targeted Canadian canola. This latest action signals a collapse of the temporary thaw achieved during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s January visit to Beijing, which had previously yielded agreements to suspend agricultural duties. The current climate remains strained by Canada's earlier imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, leaving the agricultural sector caught in the crossfire of broader geopolitical disputes.