China imposed a preliminary 73.5% anti-dumping duty on Canadian pea starch in June 2026, months after easing tariffs on Canadian canola. The article traces the canola dispute from China's 75.8% preliminary duty in August 2025 to the February 2026 final determination of 5.9% plus the 9% MFN duty.
It frames China's measures as targeted pressure on Prairie commodities during a partial truce.
Chinese duty changes on Canadian canola products shift export access for a major oilseed-meal origin, which supports canola meal prices while the relief lasts. Continued targeted duties add uncertainty to Canadian crop flows and to the price competitiveness of canola meal in feed markets.
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