Agriculture And AgriFood Roundtable

P.O. Box 238 | Carleton Place ON, Canada | K7C 3P4 www.pfac.com (416) 447-9970 [email protected] Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Industry Engagement Division is pleased to share with you updates of general interest to the agriculture and agri-food sector. We ask you to share this information in your networks and please continue to consult the AAFC website regularly for updates. 1. UPDATE: China's tariffs announcement On Saturday March 8th, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) formally announced the conclusion of its “anti-discrimination” investigation that it initiated against Canada on September 26th, 2024, in response to Canada implementing trade measures targeting certain imports from China (Chinese-made electrical vehicles, steel, and aluminum). Additional details on the results and findings from MOFCOM’s anti-discrimination investigation may be found through the weblink provided above. As of March 20th, 2025, 100 percent tariffs are being imposed on canola oil, canola meal (cake), and peas, and 25 percent tariffs on certain fish/seafood products and pork products (English translations of the lists are attached). Please note that in the original announcement, China uses the term “rapeseed” for “canola”. Canada disagrees with the findings of China’s anti-discrimination investigation and the tariffs that China announced on March 8th, 2025. Canadian officials are engaging with Chinese officials on China’s tariffs announcement, and Canada remains open to engaging in constructive dialogue with China to resolve our trade differences on the basis of mutual respect and equality. Based on information gathered by the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, the new tariffs are to be applied in addition to existing tariffs for the products included in China’s announcement. However, AAFC recommends for Canadian exporters to consult with their Chinese importers to determine the specific tariff classification and applicable duty rate for specific products. For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Agriculture and Agrifood Canada's Market Access Secretariat at: [email protected] 2. Consultations on Canada’s Response to United States Tariffs on Canadian Goods: Comment Submission Form To ensure sector feedback on Canada’s response to the United States tariffs on Canadian goods is part of the formal consultation process which is open until April 2, 2025, we strongly encourage you to submit your feedback through Finance Canada’s consultations portal: Consultations on Canada’s Response to United States Tariffs on Canadian Goods: Comment Submission Form. If you have additional views or supporting information not covered in the form, please email [email protected] with "U.S. Tariff Consultations" in the subject line. P.O. Box 238 | Carleton Place ON, Canada | K7C 3P4 www.pfac.com (416) 447-9970 [email protected] 3. New AAFC Webpages on the U.S. trade situation and available support AAFC has launched two webpages to provide information to the sector regarding the U.S. trade situation. Please see the links below: · Access key resources and information for the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector · Support for Canadian agriculture and agri-food industries impacted by trade disruptions 4. Notice to industry: The importance of accurate use of Product of Canada and Made in Canada claims Canadians have been clear that they want to support Canadian businesses and buy Canadian products. The Government of Canada is working with provinces, territories, and industry associations to promote clear, transparent and accurate product labelling. To help consumers spot products with Canadian input and to ensure the use of accurate and trusty "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada" labelling on the market, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has provided guidance for companies use and to ensure that labels are accurate and not misleading. 5. Temporary Foreign Workers Information · The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is pleased to share the fifth and sixth Discussion Papers on the proposed new Agriculture and Fish Processing Stream which provide information on the proposed approach to Wages and Deduction and Healthcare Provisions, respectively. These are the final Discussion Papers to be shared as part of this consultation process. The following attachments have been included in English, French and Spanish: - An instructional cover note with useful information to facilitate your review (previously shared); - Discussion Paper #5 on Wages and Deductions; and, - Discussion Paper #6 on Healthcare Provisions. · The TFW Program invites you to submit written feedback on the Discussion Questions enclosed in the papers, alongside any additional views and suggestions you wish to share by Friday, April 18, 2025, to: [email protected]. You are also encouraged to circulate these documents to your networks so that others that may wish to participate in this consultation process are provided with an opportunity. 6. Summary of Sector Engagement Table (SET) activities and upcoming meetings The summary attached is meant to provide an overview of the activities of the Tables and next steps for the month of February and March 2025. Please visit this link for more information on the SETs, meeting updates and membership. P.O. Box 238 | Carleton Place ON, Canada | K7C 3P4 www.pfac.com (416) 447-9970 [email protected] We encourage you to share your comments and questions in writing through the AAFC Roundtable account ([email protected]).