China Strikes Back: Retaliatory Tariffs on Canadian Rapeseed Oil and Pork

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, China announced on March 8, 2025, that it will impose retaliatory tariffs on imports of Canadian rapeseed oil and pork. This move comes in response to Canada’s earlier actions which Beijing perceived as detrimental to its economic interests. The imposition of these tariffs is expected to impact both countries' agricultural sectors significantly and could further strain diplomatic relations.

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A New Setback for German Pork Exports Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease Concerns

Recent developments in the agricultural sector are raising alarms for the German pork industry, as concerns surrounding foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have resulted in significant implications for pork exports from the country. This news comes at a time when the global food market is grappling with various challenges.

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