Pulse Canada was relieved when China announced the removal of 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian yellow peas on Jan. 16, but work still needs to be done in India.
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Pulse Weekly: Despite dropped tariffs, work remains for Pulse Canada
Canada-China roundup: Producer groups applaud tariff relief; pork left out; mix of criticism and praise from Trump administration
Producer groups across Canada expressed a mix of relief and cautious optimism following the news that Canada had struck a deal with China to lower tariffs on canola, peas and other goods, in return for relaxing duties on Chinese electric vehicles.
Carney hails warmer ties with China, Xi’s leadership
Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed on Thursday Canada’s improving ties with China as well as the leadership of President Xi Jinping. In a ‘roadmap’ agreement signed on Thursday, Canada and China committed to “maintaining open channels of communication” to resolve issues on trade in agricultural products like canola.
No easy fix for canola as Carney meets Xi in Beijing
China’s levies continue hurting producers as calendar flips over to 2026
China’s tariffs push pain on farmers into 2026. Growers are hopeful for political resolution as PM's trade mission begins.
ICE Weekly: All eyes on Carney in China
Jamie Wilton, trader for RJ O’Brien in Winnipeg, said he and the canola trade is watching and waiting while Prime Minister Mark Carney visits China this week.
China’s 2025 Canadian import slump to remind visiting Carney of economic stakes
China bought fewer goods from Canada last year for the first time since 2020, according to Chinese data released on the same day as Prime Minister Mark Carney starts his China visit.
Canadian prime minister visits China after nearly a decade of tense relations
Prime Minister Mark Carney departs for China on Tuesday, where he will discuss trade and international security at a time when Canada faces uncertain relations with the U.S. due to a trade war and annexation threats from President Donald Trump.
Ahead of Carney visit, China rapeseed meal prices slide near two-week low
China’s most active Zhengzhou rapeseed (canola) meal futures fell on Monday, hovering near their lowest point in more than two weeks, as news of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China this week boosted sentiment around a potential canola-related deal.
Carney to visit China next week, spokesperson says
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China January 13-17, his office said on Wednesday, in what will be the first visit by a Canadian prime minister since 2017.
Canadian agriculture’s asks from the 2025 federal budget
a preview of the expectations and priorities of Canadian agriculture groups ahead of the 2025 federal budget, set to be revealed Nov. 4.