# Minister MacDonald concludes successful mission to Beijing and the China International Import Expo in Shanghai

> Canadian Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald met Chinese agriculture and customs officials in Beijing and promoted Canadian agri-food products at the China International Import Expo. The two sides discussed agricultural cooperation and market access, including finalizing an arrangement permitting Canadian pet food with ruminant ingredients, with potential market value of $530 million.

- Date: 2026-11-10 · published 2026-11-10T18:16:08.952Z
- Category: trade · region Canada and China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/92108-minister-macdonald-concludes-successful-mission-to-beijing-and-the-china
- Commodities: [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Expanded access for Canadian pet food could support Canadian exports and Chinese import demand, though the arrangement does not directly change feed-commodity supply or prices.

## Sources

- newswire.ca: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/minister-macdonald-concludes-successful-mission-to-beijing-and-the-china-international-import-expo-in-shanghai-837658966.html

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