China Responds to Canada’s EV Tariffs With Rapeseed Probe (3)

China will start an anti-dumping probe into rapeseed imports from Canada, with trade tensions escalating after Justin Trudeau’s government imposed tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.

The Asian nation is initiating measures following relevant restrictive actions taken by Canada, according to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce. China will take all necessary actions to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies, the agency added.

Canada last month announced a 100% levy on electric cars and 25% on steel and aluminum, joining western allies to protect domestic manufacturers. Rapeseed is used to crush into oil ...