China’s latest tariffs on Canadian imports are unjustified, Ottawa says, noting that there is no basis to Beijing’s claims of unfair Canadian trade practices.
“Canada does not accept the premise of China’s investigation, nor its findings,” International Trade Minister Mary Ng said on March 8 in a joint statement with Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier.
“As a trading partner, Canada has demonstrated a commitment to ensuring a level playing field for Canadian businesses, and support for fair, rules-based trade. This includes addressing China’s non-market policies and practices that artificially lower production costs and distort markets.”…