China initiates WTO dispute regarding Canadian surtaxes, quotas on steel, aluminium goods

China has requested WTO dispute consultations with Canada regarding Canadian measures imposing a surtax in the form of tariff rate quotas on the importation of certain steel goods originating from Canada’s non-free trade agreement partners, including China, as well as a surtax on certain steel and aluminium goods that contain steel or aluminium originating from China. The request was circulated to WTO members on 20 August.

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