Zhengzhou rapeseed meal and oil contracts jumped on Monday, the first day of trade since China decided to impose 100% tariffs on imports of those products from Canada.

China said it will impose retaliatory tariffs on imports of rapeseed oil, pork and seafood from Canada as the trade war escalates.

China has announced a new wave of retaliatory tariffs on specific Canadian farm and food imports. The decision comes in response to Canada’s imposition of duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel,

Zhengzhou rapeseed meal futures surged 6% at market open on Monday, the first day of trade since China's government announced tariffs on imports of rapeseed oil, oil cakes and other farm products from Canada.

Starting 20 March, imported canola oil, oil cakes and peas from Canada will face a 100% tariff from China, while aquatic products and pork will incur a 25% tariff.