The levy would be a blow for Canada’s agricultural sector, as canola represents the biggest cash crop for farmers.

China announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola imports on Tuesday, escalating a year-long trade dispute that began with Ottawa's imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports last August.

Beijing announced 75.8% tariffs on Canadian canola seed at the end of an anti-dumping probe that followed Ottawa’s 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs