Group 1 - Canada imposes a 25% tariff on all steel products containing "Chinese smelting and casting," while exempting U.S. steel imports, claiming to protect domestic steel manufacturers [1][3] - The Canadian government faces backlash from farmers as China retaliates by canceling a CAD 4.9 billion (approximately RMB 26 billion) canola order, leading to a significant drop in canola futures prices [1][5] - Canadian steel imports are projected to be CAD 16 billion in 2024, with only 10% coming from China, contradicting claims of "Chinese dumping" [3][5] Group 2 - The new regulations are perceived as a "protection fee" to the U.S., as Canada responds to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum by targeting China [5][9] - Canadian farmers are struggling with unsold canola, with reports of warehouses overflowing and significant financial losses due to the sudden policy shift [7][12] - Australia quickly capitalizes on the situation by signing agreements to supply canola to China, benefiting from the void left by Canada [7][12] Group 3 - Canadian provincial leaders and farmers express frustration over the government's handling of trade relations, with calls for action to support the agricultural sector [9][11] - The Canadian government faces criticism for prioritizing political relations with the U.S. over the economic well-being of its farmers [9][12] - The International Monetary Fund warns that the trade tensions could lead to a 0.8% contraction in Canada's GDP [12]
为讨好特朗普,加拿大对华加25%税,中方转手将订单交给澳洲
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-22 01:20