Nation takes steps targeting global trade protectionism

Canada's imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese goods has strained bilateral trade relations, and China reserves the right to respond decisively to any foreign tariff measures it perceives as discriminatory, experts and business associations said on Sunday.

On Saturday, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced that starting on March 20, China will levy additional tariffs ranging from 25 percent to 100 percent on selected imports from Canada.

An additional 100 percent tariff will be levied on Canadian rapeseed oil, oilseed meal and peas, and a 25 percent tariff will target aquatic products and pork from Canada, the commission said.