Beijing: China filed a lawsuit against Canada at the World Trade Organization (WTO), challenging its import restrictions on steel and other products.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce expressed "strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition" to the restrictions, as reported by the state-run Global Times newspaper. This legal action follows last month's announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that Ottawa would impose a 25% duty on Chinese steel products.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce described the steel tariffs as "typical unilateral and protectionist measures" that infringe upon China's legitimate rights and interests, while also disrupting the stability of global steel and related supply chains. A ministry spokesperson urged Ottawa to "correct its erroneous practices, uphold the rules-based multilateral trading system, and promote the continuous improvement of China-Canada economic and trade relations."

In addition to the lawsuit, China has taken further actions against Canadian imports. On Tuesday, China launched an anti-dumping investigation into imported Canadian pea starch and rapeseed. On the same day, Beijing also implemented anti-dumping regulations on halogenated butyl rubber imports from both Canada and Japan.