# Facing tariffs, canola farmers call on the Canadian government for help | CBC News

> Alberta canola producers say prices fell after China introduced a 75.8% tariff on Canadian canola seed. Farmers are asking Ottawa for more support as they face potential losses on harvest. Canada denies that it dumps canola and says the sector follows rules-based trade.

- Date: 2025-08-17 · published 2025-08-17T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: trade · region Canada · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/23324-facing-tariffs-canola-farmers-call-on-the-canadian-government-for-help-cbc-news
- Commodities: [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Lower Canadian canola prices reflect the loss of Chinese demand and will reduce farm incomes. Farmer pressure may prompt government support, but it will not restore export access to China.

## Read by commodity

- CANMEAL: bearish ▼

## Sources

- cbc.ca: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/facing-tariffs-canola-farmers-call-on-the-canadian-government-for-help-1.7610857

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