China files appeal to WTO on Canada’s tariffs on EVs, metal products

CHINA’S commerce ministry said on Wednesday (Oct 2) it has asked the World Trade Organization (WTO) to rule on Canada’s imposition of steep tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) as well as steel and aluminium products.

Following the lead of the United States and European Union, Canada began imposing on Tuesday a 100 per cent levy on EVs shipped from China, having also announced in late August a 25 per cent tariff on Chinese steel and aluminium products.

“China has raised a litigation to the WTO over Canada’s unilateral and trade protectionist measures, and will conduct an anti-discriminatory probe into these restrictive measures,” the ministry said.

The ministry repeated its strong opposition to the tariffs, which it says will “disrupt and distort global industrial and supply chain”. REUTERS