China has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Canada’s practices concerning the imposition of high tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China, as well as on steel and aluminum.

Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday that China has also initiated an anti-discrimination probe into Canada’s restrictive measures targeting certain imports from China, according to (Xinhua) news agency.

The spokesperson made the remarks in response to Canada’s announcement in late August that it will implement a 100% surtax on all Chinese-made electric vehicles, effective Oct. 1, 2024, and impose a 25% surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China starting Oct. 22, 2024.

Source: Qatar News Agency