China Challenges Canadian Trade Measures at WTO

China has initiated dispute consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Canadian surtaxes and quotas on steel and aluminium imports. These measures include tariff rate quotas on imports from non-free trade agreement partners. China contests these surcharges on goods containing steel or aluminium from China.

China has escalated its trade tensions with Canada by initiating dispute consultations at the World Trade Organization. This move targets Canadian surtaxes and quotas on steel and aluminum products, the WTO confirmed on Wednesday.

At the core of the disagreement are Canadian-imposed surtaxes in the form of tariff rate quotas specifically affecting steel imports from nations without free trade agreements with Canada, noticeably impacting Chinese exports.

Additionally, China is challenging Canada's application of similar surtaxes on certain steel or aluminum-based goods originating from China. The issue is now under the purview of the WTO's dispute resolution framework.

(With inputs from agencies.)