Sask. canola producers ‘very hopeful’ of Carney’s China visit next week
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Canola farmers and producers in Saskatchewan say they will be watching closely next week as Prime Minister Mark Carney visits China for trade talks that will include agriculture.
Canola producers in Saskatchewan say they are looking forward to what will come of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China next week, following months of punishing tariffs on the province’s agricultural sector.
On Wednesday morning, Carney’s office announced that the impending trip — scheduled for Jan. 13 to 17 — will focus on elevating engagement on trade, energy, agriculture and investment, marking the first time a Canadian prime minister will travel to China since 2017.
For Saskatchewan farmers, the trip could not come soon enough.
“The fact that he is actually making the trip to China, we are again very hopeful that this will lead to some actual easing of the tension around trade and allow for more movement of canola to China because they’re one of our largest customers,” said Dale Leftwich, SaskOilseeds policy manager.
Canada imposed a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and a 25 per cent import tax on steel and aluminum over the last two years.
Last year, China responded by hitting Canada with a 100 per cent tariff on various agricultural products, including canola oil and peas, plus a 25 per cent levy on pork and seafood products.
China has also imposed a 76 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed.
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