China to Launch Anti-Discrimination Probe After Canada Hikes EV Tariffs

00:00

00:00/00:00

Listen to this article 1x

Vehicles await export at a port in Suzhou on Aug. 23. Photo: VCG

Beijing plans to launch an anti-discrimination investigation and appeal to the World Trade Organization (WTO) after Canada decided to hike import tariffs on China-made electric cars, steel and aluminum.

The probe, China’s first such investigation, will be conducted under the country’s Foreign Trade Law, according to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Tuesday. The law includes an article which allows the government to take countermeasures against any country or region that adopts discriminatory prohibitive or restrictive measures against China.

You've accessed an article available only to subscribers

Subscribe today for just $.99.

VIEW OPTIONS

Download our app to receive breaking news alerts and read the news on the go.

Get our weekly free Must-Read newsletter.

Share this article

Open WeChat and scan the QR code

DIGEST HUB

Digest Hub

Back

Explore the story in 30 seconds

Beijing will launch an anti-discrimination investigation and appeal to the WTO in response to Canada’s increased tariffs on Chinese electric cars, steel, and aluminum.
China will also conduct an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian rapeseed imports.
Trudeau announced the tariffs to protect Canadian workers, while the WTO's dispute settlement system remains compromised due to the lack of Appellate Body members.

AI generated, for reference only

What Happened When

Before November 30, 2020：: The term of the most recent member of WTO’s Appellate Body expired.

2023：: Canada's exports of rapeseed to China surged 170% by volume year-on-year, reaching $3.47 billion.

Earlier in 2024：: The European Union and U.S. announced plans to impose additional tariffs on Chinese EVs.

August 26, 2024：: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 100% levy on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) and 25% on steel and aluminum.

September 3, 2024：: The Ministry of Commerce (MOC) of China issued a statement about conducting an anti-discrimination investigation and launching an anti-dumping probe into rapeseed imports from Canada.

AI generated, for reference only