Canada's tariffs on EVs and metals prompt China to file an appeal to WTO.
- On Wednesday, China filed an appeal with the World Trade Organization, requesting a ruling on the tariffs that Canada imposed on Chinese electric vehicles and metal products.
- In August, China-made electric vehicles (EVs) will face 100% import tariffs in Canada.
- The global industrial and supply chains will be "disrupted and distorted" by these measures, as stated by China's Ministry of Commerce.
On Wednesday, China filed an appeal with the World Trade Organization, requesting a ruling on the tariffs that Canada imposed on Chinese electric vehicles and metal products.
In October, Canada implemented 100% import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, mirroring the actions of the U.S. and European Union in imposing taxes on Beijing due to concerns about unfair subsidies.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce claimed that Canada acted in accordance with other countries by imposing unilateral restrictive measures against China, as reported by CNBC's translation of the Chinese statement.
The ministry announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Canada's "unilateralism and trade protectionist practices" with the WTO and launched an anti-discrimination investigation into Ottawa's restrictive measures.
The global industrial and supply chains will be "disrupted and distorted" by these measures, the ministry stated.
The Canadian Foreign Ministry did not promptly respond to CNBC's inquiry for a statement.
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