Ottawa is seeking a meeting with China to raise its own trade concerns after Beijing filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Canada’s latest tariffs on Chinese steel.
Canada is standing by its tariffs on Chinese steel, citing Beijing’s non-market practices, according to a statement to the media from International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu’s office. China on Aug. 15 filed a complaint to the WTO over additional tariffs Canada imposed on Chinese steel and aluminum last month, arguing they are inconsistent with international trade rules.
The minister’s office said Ottawa is now seeking a joint economic and trade commission meeting with China to put its concerns on the table….