Canada launches WTO complaint on U.S. steel, aluminium tariffs
The Hindu
Canada challenges U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports through WTO dispute consultations, seeking resolution.
Canada launched a complaint with the World Trade Organization on Thursday (March 13, 2025) over U.S. President Donald Trump's across-the-board imposition of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
The steep levies, which came into force on Wednesday, contained no exemptions despite countries' efforts to avert them.
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"Canada has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States regarding the imposition by the United States of import duties on certain steel and aluminium products from Canada," the WTO said.
"Canada claims that the measures, which terminate Canada's exemption from additional duties on certain steel and aluminium products and increase duties on aluminium articles, and which took effect on March 12, are inconsistent with U.S. obligations," the global trade body said.
Canada is the leading supplier of steel to the United States, followed by Brazil and then the European Union.
The United States imports around half the steel and aluminium used in the country to make items ranging from cars and aeroplanes to soft drink cans.
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