China launches anti-discrimination probe against Canada's tariffs hikes

China's Ministry of Commerce decided to launch an anti-discrimination investigation from September 26, 2024 in response to Canada's restrictive measures, including tariffs hikes on China-made electric cars, steel and aluminum.

The decision came after Canada announced that it will implement a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles set to take effect from October 1, 2024, and a 25% tariff on certain Chinese steel and aluminum products that would come into effect from October 15.

The Ministry of Commerce said in a statement that the anti-discriminatory investigation also covers Canada's follow-up measures relating to a potential surtax on Chinese batteries and parts, solar products, semiconductors, and critical mineral products, on which the Canadian government launched a 30-day public consultation period since September 10.