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China-Canada canola deal faces fragility test as USMCA trade talks loom, insiders warn

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Kandy WongFebruary 6, 2026 at 01:00 PM
China-Canada canola deal faces fragility test as USMCA trade talks loom, insiders warn
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China's recent resumption of Canadian canola purchases is facing uncertainty due to upcoming North American trade talks. While a deal was brokered during a state visit, industry insiders warn that the United States may seek to create a trade "fortress" with Canada and Mexico, potentially disrupting canola imports. Canada is a major player in the global canola market, producing a significant portion of the world's supply. Despite lowered tariffs on China-bound sales, some experts remain cautious, viewing the current situation as a measured resumption rather than a complete return to normal trade relations. The long-term outlook for canola trade between China and Canada remains unclear.

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Ottawa 40% Saskatchewan 40% Mexico 40% Alberta Canola 50% Beijing 50% North American 50% USMCA 60% Mark Carney 60% Masood Rizvi 60% United States 70% Canada ×590% China ×490%

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canola 100% china-canada trade 90% trade talks 80% usmca 70% tariffs 60% agricultural trade 50% oilseed crop 50% market position 40%

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China

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