Leaders in China are responding after Canada announced plans to impose a 100-percent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles. They've requested bilateral talks as a prerequisite for settling the dispute at the World Trade Organization.
Canada announced the tariffs last month. They include a 25-percent levy on Chinese steel and aluminum products. The measures take effect in October.
On Friday, Chinese Commerce Ministry officials said the request for talks was made in accordance with the WTO's procedures.
Beijing accuses Canada of disrupting global supply chains, and calls on the country to comply with the WTO's rules.
Earlier this month, the Chinese government said it would launch an anti-dumping investigation into rapeseed imports from Canada.
China also plans to probe chemical imports from the North American country.
The moves could be in retaliation to Canada's tariffs.
Canada announced the tariffs last month. They include a 25-percent levy on Chinese steel and aluminum products. The measures take effect in October.
On Friday, Chinese Commerce Ministry officials said the request for talks was made in accordance with the WTO's procedures.
Beijing accuses Canada of disrupting global supply chains, and calls on the country to comply with the WTO's rules.
Earlier this month, the Chinese government said it would launch an anti-dumping investigation into rapeseed imports from Canada.
China also plans to probe chemical imports from the North American country.
The moves could be in retaliation to Canada's tariffs.
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China and Canada are engaging in a trade dispute over electric vehicles, steel, aluminum, and other goods. China has requested bilateral talks to resolve the issue through the World Trade Organization. The Canadian tariffs, including a 100% tax on Chinese-made EVs, were announced last month with
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240907_03/
Date: Sept. 7, 2024
Created: 2024/09/07 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 10:49
Last Read: 2024/09/07 15:23