China to impose extra tariffs on Canadian products following anti-discriminatory probe

China will levy additional tariffs on some products imported from Canada, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Saturday.

Starting from March 20, a 100 percent additional tariff will be applied to Canadian rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas, while aquatic products and pork from the country will face an additional 25 percent tariff.

The decision came after an anti-discriminatory investigation concluded that Canada's restrictive measures against some Chinese products have disrupted normal trade order and harmed the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.

China strongly opposes Canada's restrictive move against imported electric vehicles, steel and aluminum, which undermines the economic and trade ties between China and Canada, said a spokesperson from the Ministry of Commerce.

Canada announced a 100 percent surtax on imports of Chinese electric vehicles, along with a 25 percent tariff on imported steel and aluminum from China in October last year. 

China urges Canada to correct its wrongful actions and lift the restrictions, the spokesperson added.