US EditionCanadian farmers hoping Carney can find resolution to canola tariffs in China
Canada seeks to ease nearly 100% tariffs that have closed China’s $5 billion canola market, risking $2 billion losses for farmers, officials say.
- On Jan. 14, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney begins a Jan. 13 to 17 visit to China to discuss trade, energy, agriculture, and international security, meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and joined by cabinet ministers and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.
- Following Ottawa's measures, Beijing imposed steep levies on Canadian canola oil and peas including a 100 per cent tariff in March and an almost 76 per cent tariff on canola seed in August.
- Farmers say the tariffs have closed a crucial market and pushed crop prices sharply lower as Beijing's levies could cost producers at least $2 billion this year.
- Many farmers are midway through selling last year's crop and are delaying sales while awaiting market improvement, with some reducing canola seeding and others hoping federal officials' relief comes soon.
- Months of trade missions have set the stage, but domestic politics still shape what concessions are possible, as Prime Minister Mark Carney faces pressure over Canada's EV tariff with Ontario Premier Doug Ford insisting it stay, while farming groups want concrete results to restore canola access.
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Canadian farmers hoping Carney can find resolution to canola tariffs in China
Canadian farmers are hoping for a breakthrough on punishing tariffs as Prime Minister Mark Carney talks trade in China this week. Rick White, president of the Canadian Canola Growers Association, says Beijing’s steep levies on the major Prairie crop will cost producers at least $2 billion this year if the issue isn’t resolved. “Farmers are […]
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What canola and pea farmers are hoping for when Carney goes to China
As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to meet with China’s president next week, farmers in Saskatchewan are hopeful progress can be made toward removing the punishing tariffs placed on Canadian canola and peas.
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