Nation starts investigation into Canada's EV tariff plan, restrictive acts

China has launched an anti-discrimination investigation into Canada's recent trade restrictive measures targeting imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

He Yongqian, spokeswoman for the ministry, said at a news conference that preliminary information and evidence gathered by the ministry indicate that Canada's planned imposition of additional tariffs and other restrictive measures on Chinese imports are discriminatory trade practices under Chinese law.

The anti-discrimination probe, which started on Thursday, will continue for three months and, if deemed necessary under special circumstances, its duration will be further extended, the ministry said in an online statement.