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.
Champagne didn’t comment on Canada’s posture, but said specifically with respect to the tariffs, Ottawa wouldn’t back down, because the tariffs were put in for “good reasons.”…