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China: Conclusion of Trade Barrier Investigation into Canadian trade measures targeting Chinese-made goods

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26 Sep 2024

In September 2024, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced the launch of a "trade and investment barrier investigation" into Canada's trade measures concerning Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminium announced in August 2024 (see related state act). In March 2026, the Ministry announced the conclusion of the investigation.

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