The Ministry of Commerce of China appealed to the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the Canadian government's imposition of import tariffs of 100% on electric vehicles (EVs) and 25% on steel and aluminum, effective October 1 and October 15, respectively.

The Canadian trade protection measures ensure that laborers and businesses have a fair competitive environment in the electric vehicle, steel, and aluminum industries. However, the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) criticized the Canadian government for failing to implement the appropriate procedures, thereby undermining the multilateral trade framework established by the WTO.

Therefore, China's Ministry of Commerce accused Canada of protectionism and urged Canada to withdraw these tariffs as they violate Canada’s commitments to the WTO.