Canada Takes Aim: Challenges U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs at the WTO

BERLIN () – The Canadian government has asked for World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute consultations with the United States regarding the American imposition of import tariffs on specific steel and aluminum goods coming from Canada, according to an announcement made by the organization on Thursday.

It stated that the request was distributed among World Trade Organization members on Thursday.

The measures implemented by Canada, which eliminate Canada’s exemption from extra tariffs on certain steel and aluminum items and impose higher duties on aluminum goods starting this Wednesday, conflict with America's commitments under GATT 1994 according to a statement released by the WTO.

U.S. President Donald Trump, addressing reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, indicated that he had no intention of altering his stance on tariffs.

"For years we have been cheated, and we aren’t going to tolerate being taken advantage of any longer. I won’t compromise whatsoever, whether it’s about aluminum, steel, or vehicles,” he stated.

This action comes following a distinct appeal made by Canada on March 5 for talks with the United States subsequent to Trump’s implementation of new 25% tariffs on imports from both Canada and Mexico, as well as additional duties imposed on products coming from China.

Trump has declared that the top three U.S. trading partners had failed to do enough to stem the flow of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals into the United States.

(Reported by Madeline Chambers, with additional reporting by Olivia Le Poidevin; Edited by Thomas Seythal; Edited by Angus MacSwan)

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