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China imposing 73.5 per cent anti-dumping tariffs on Canadian pea starch
China says Canadian pea-starch imports were dumped and orders cash deposits equal to 73.5% of customs value starting Wednesday.
- Starting yesterday, China imposed a 73.5 percent tariff on Canadian pea starch imports after the Ministry of Commerce found the products were being "dumped" in China, causing material injury to domestic manufacturers.
- This levy follows an anti-dumping investigation the Ministry and Commerce launched in August 2025 after six domestic manufacturers filed a complaint, concluding Canadian pea starch products caused material damage to the domestic industry.
- Pea starch serves as a key food industry stabilizer to improve product consistency and texture; according to Statistics Canada, China was the second-largest market for Canadian starches in 2025 after the United States.
- The announcement reignites trade tensions between Canada and China despite Prime Minister Mark Carney's strategic partnership with Chinese President Xi Jinping struck in January to ease bilateral disputes.
- Ottawa continues its own anti-dumping investigation into Chinese-made steel racks initiated in April, while Conservatives criticized the government's "strategic partnership" with Beijing, saying it "proves the Liberals' trade strategy is a complete disaster.
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China Slaps 73.5 Percent Tariffs on Canadian Pea Starch
China says it will impose tariffs on Canadian pea starch following an investigation into anti-dumping activities. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on June 30 that importers of Canadian pea starch will be required to post a preliminary 73.5 percent security deposit with Chinese customs beginning July 1. The new tariffs are being imposed following a probe launched in August 2025. The Ministry of Commerce said this week that its investiga…
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Leaning Left23Leaning Right1Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution74% Left
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