China Imposes 75.8% Anti-Dumping Duty on Canadian Rapeseed

China's Ministry of Commerce announced a preliminary anti-dumping duty of 75.8% on Canadian rapeseed (canola) imports following a year-long investigation that found dumping had caused substantial harm to China's domestic industry. This move escalates ongoing trade tensions that began after Canada imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports. The duty, effective August 14, 2025, requires importers to pay corresponding deposits and is expected to significantly impact Canadian exporters, with some traders noting that the high levy effectively blocks Canadian canola imports. In addition to rapeseed, China confirmed anti-dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber from Canada and Japan but terminated investigations on imports from India due to low market share. The dispute has also prompted China to launch a new investigation into Canadian pea starch imports, signaling further trade friction. Meanwhile, analysts suggest that this creates potential opportunities for other exporters, like Australia, to regain access to the Chinese market.