China's State Council Tariff Commission is set to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian canola oil and canola meal, among other agricultural commodities, effective March 20. This retaliation stems from China's anti-discrimination investigation triggered by Canada's tariffs on Chinese goods. The Canola Council of Canada warns that these tariffs could severely affect canola farmers and the broader value chain. This announcement comes at a critical time, as planting season approaches, and the tariffs are distinct from China's ongoing anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seeds. The canola industry, which supports around 40,000 farmers in Canada, generated over $43.7 billion last year.