China Picks Up Canadian Canola After Reset in Trade Ties (1)

China has resumed purchases of Canadian canola, an early sign of a revival in the trade after the nations reached a deal this month to mend ties.

Crushers in the country have booked cargoes of Canadian rapeseed, known locally as canola, for loading in the next few months, according to people with knowledge of the shipments. Importers also booked some canola meal for loading between April to June, said other people involved in the deals.

China’s imports of canola and canola products from the North American nation — a trade valued at C$4.9 billion ($3.6 billion) in 2024 — had ...