China Challenges Canada's New Tariffs on EVs, Metals at WTO

Beijing seeks consultations over Ottawa's 100% tariffs on electric vehicles and 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.

China has formally requested consultations with Canada at the World Trade Organization.
The dispute centers on Canada's new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and metal products.
Canada's tariffs include a 100% duty on EVs and 25% on steel and aluminum, effective in October.
China claims the tariffs violate WTO rules and has labeled them as trade protectionism.
In response, China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports.