The latest crippling tariff imposed by China on Canadian canola seeds is a graphic illustration of how Prime Minister Mark Carney and the previous government of Justin Trudeau have utterly failed to protect this country’s vital industries.

Our ineffectual trade negotiations have resulted in this country being crushed between two industrial and commercial behemoths — China and the U.S.

This week, China announced a 76% import duty on Canadian canola seeds. This follows a round robin of tit-for-tat tariffs, involving Canada, the U.S. and China.

Last year, in concert with the U.S. and in order to keep that country happy, Canada imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, effectively cutting them out of the North American market. In March, Canada’s 25% duties on steel and aluminum res

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