# Canada Asks China for Proof of Insect Infestation in Canola Dispute | Feed & Grain

> Canada's agriculture minister asked China to provide proof of insect contamination in Canadian canola after China suspended shipments from Richardson International. China cited pest concerns, though some observers link the move to the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. The dispute continues to restrict canola exports.

- Date: 2020-12-01 · published 2020-12-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: geopolitics · region Canada · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/49617-canada-asks-china-for-proof-of-insect-infestation-in-canola-dispute-feed-and
- Commodities: [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md), [Soybeans](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SOY.md)

## Why it matters

Continued Chinese restrictions on Canadian canola seed cut export demand and weigh on canola complex prices, with canola meal and oil partly redirected to other buyers.

## Read by commodity

- SOY: neutral
- CANMEAL: bearish ▼

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## Sources

- feedandgrain.com: https://www.feedandgrain.com/grain-supply-chain/news/15395929/canada-asks-china-for-proof-of-insect-infestation-in-canola-dispute

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