China Stops Buying Canadian Canola as Tensions Escalate

China Stops Buying Canadian Canola as Tensions Escalate
A canola crop in full bloom near Fort Macleod, Alberta. The Canola Council of Canada says Chinese importers are currently unwilling to purchase Canadian canola seed. Reuters/Todd Korol
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TORONTO—The Chinese regime has increased its trade restrictions on buying canola from one company to all Canadian exporters amid increasing diplomatic tensions between the two countries since Canada arrested an executive of Chinese telecom giant Huawei late last year.

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) says Chinese importers are currently unwilling to purchase any Canadian canola seed.