Canada and China have agreed to extend their Preliminary Joint Arrangement through 2028, maintaining favourable market access for Canadian canola meal and peas, alongside lobster and crab exports. The extension, announced following the Joint Economic and Trade Commission meeting in Beijing, provided greater certainty for Canadian agricultural producers and exporters. The arrangement followed earlier tariff reductions that helped restore Canadian agricultural exports to China, including significant shipments of peas since March 2026. However, tariffs of 14.9% on canola seed and 100% on canola oil remained in place. Agricultural industry representatives welcomed the extension but continued to advocate for the elimination of remaining tariffs and permanent market access, emphasizing the importance of predictable trade conditions for Canadian farmers, processors and exporters.
