Sources are reporting more Canadian commodities are being dragged into the canola dilemma with China.

On Thursday, March 21, the Canola Council of Canada said in a statement Chinese importers are unwilling to buy Canadian canola.

To add to tensions, the Western Producer quoted the Globe and Mail Friday saying China plans to restrict or stop imports of Canadian agricultural commodities beyond canola.

They say purchase plans for wheat, peas, flax seed and rapeseed meal have been canceled.

Canola Council of Canada President, Jim Everson, says Canadian canola seed exporters who normally ship to China have no choice but to supply customers in other countries.

The Council says discussions have not indicated the issue will soon be resolved.

 

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