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From Canola to expanded suspension of Canadian pork exports by China
Jun 19, 2019 | 3:11 PM
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MONTREAL — China is targeting another Canadian pork producer by temporarily halting imports allegedly over food safety issues.
The decision follows the reported discovery of ractopamine, a food additive banned in China, in a shipment of frozen pork tongues shipped from Quebec-based Frigo Royal.
Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says Ottawa has no scientific confirmation that the substance has been found.
The move will likely fuel speculation that China is again retaliating against Canada for arresting Huawei’s chief financial officer at the request of the U-S.
