BEIJING — China has announced retaliatory tariffs on some Canadian farm and food imports, after Canada imposed dutie on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products in October.

The new duties become effective March 20, according to a statement by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council. Additional 100% tariffs will be imposed on Canadian rapeseed oil, oil cakes and peas, and additional 25% tariffs will apply to pork and aquatic products.

China is ramping up a tariff war against Canada with new levies against rapeseed oil, oil cakes and peas, and pork{ai:summary}<p>China will impose retaliatory tariffs on select Canadian agricultural and food imports, effective March 20. This follows Canada's October decision to impose duties on Chinese electric vehicles and steel products. Tariffs include 100% on rapeseed oil and 25% on pork and aquatic products. #economy</p>

China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian farm and food products

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