Canada and China have agreed to extend until December 31, 2028 the favourable market access arrangements for key Canadian exports, including canola meal, peas, lobster, and crab. The extension was announced following the Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETC) meeting in Beijing.
The agreement provides greater certainty for Canadian exporters and builds on market access improvements introduced in January 2026, which also included the restoration of access for Canadian beef.
As part of the arrangement, Canada will also extend existing remission measures for certain Chinese steel and aluminum products that are not manufactured in Canada through the end of 2028.
The Government of Canada indicated that discussions with China will continue to support trade growth and advance its objective of increasing Canadian exports to China while maintaining stable access to this important market.
Canada and China Extend Key Trade Measures to End of 2028
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