China has shelved much lower limits for dockage in canola that was due to take effect Thursday, Sept. 1, and says it’s willing to continue negotiations with Canadians.
The news came during the first day of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to China.
The Chinese say they are worried that blackleg disease could enter China via Canadian canola.
It is Canada’s largest customer, buying more than $2 billion worth a year.
Canadians say they have nothing to worry about at current trading limits for dockage.
Years of negotiations have so far failed to yield a deal on the issue.
The deal comes as Prairie farmers are harvesting a bumper crop.
