# Our diplomatic spat with China shouldn't affect agricultural trade: MacAulay - iPolitics

> Canada's Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said the diplomatic standoff with China should not hinder agricultural trade. He said there is no sign China's threats extend to farm goods. Canada and China are in a standoff after Meng Wanzhou's arrest and the detentions of two Canadians.

- Date: 2018-12-27 · published 2018-12-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: geopolitics · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/61551-our-diplomatic-spat-with-china-shouldn-t-affect-agricultural-trade-macaulay
- Commodities: [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

The minister's view suggests near-term disruption to Canadian farm exports is unlikely, so the price impact on canola complex is limited for now.

## Sources

- ipolitics.ca: https://www.ipolitics.ca/2018/12/27/canada-china-diplomatic-spat-should-not-affect-agricultural-trade-macaulay/

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