Canada Won’t Lift China Tariffs After Beijing’s Latest Retaliation: Industry Minister

Canada Won’t Lift China Tariffs After Beijing’s Latest Retaliation: Industry Minister
François-Philippe Champagne, minister of innovation, science and industry speaks at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in Toronto, March 6, 2023. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette
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Canada will “stand firm” and keep its tariffs on China following Beijing’s move to put tariffs on Canadian agricultural products, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says, citing ongoing concerns about Chinese trade practices and their potential impact on Canadian industry.

Champagne made the comments in a March 12 interview on CTV News’ Power Play when asked by host Vassy Kepelos whether Ottawa would reconsider its posture on China amid Canada’s ongoing trade tensions with the United States.