The Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau of China's Ministry of Commerce has announced a ruling on an anti-discrimination investigation regarding Canada's restrictive measures against China.
In accordance with Articles 7, 36, and 37 of the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, the Ministry of Commerce (hereinafter referred to as the investigating authority) issued Announcement No. 40 of 2024 on September 26, 2024, deciding to initiate an anti-discrimination investigation into the restrictive measures, including the imposition of additional tariffs, taken by Canada on the import of related electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products from China (hereinafter referred to as the investigated measures).
The investigating authority conducted an investigation into whether the investigated measures constitute discriminatory prohibitions, restrictions, or other similar measures as stipulated in Article 7 of the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China. Based on the investigation results and the provisions of the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China, the investigating authority has made a ruling (see Annex 1). The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:
I. Ruling
The investigating authority has determined that the relevant investigated measures by Canada constitute "discriminatory prohibitions, restrictions, or other similar measures against China in trade" as stipulated in Article 7 of the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China. These measures have disrupted normal trade order and caused significant negative impacts on China.
II. Anti-Discrimination Measures
In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China and the Customs Law of the People's Republic of China, anti-discrimination measures will be implemented, including the imposition of additional tariffs on certain imported goods originating from Canada. The specific measures will be announced separately.
III. Adjustment of Measures
The aforementioned measures may be adjusted, suspended, or canceled under the following circumstances:
- The government of the investigated country (region) has adjusted or canceled the investigated measures or practices;
- The government of the investigated country (region) has provided appropriate compensation to China for the damages caused;
- The investigated country (region) and China have reached a mutually agreed solution through consultations or other means;
- The government of the investigated country (region) has taken further substantive measures;
- Other appropriate circumstances.
IV. Effective Date
This announcement shall come into effect on March 8, 2025.
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