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China filed a lawsuit against Canada at the WTO over Canada's import restrictions on steel and other product on Friday, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). 

In response to a question regarding the lawsuit, a MOFCOM spokesperson on Friday that ignoring WTO rules, Canada has implemented steel tariff rate quotas and imposed discriminatory tariffs on products containing so-called "Chinese steel components." These actions constitute typical unilateral and protectionist measures that harm China's legitimate rights and interests and disrupt the stability of global steel and related supply chains.

China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to these actions. We urge Canada to take immediate steps to correct its erroneous practices, uphold the rules-based multilateral trading system, and promote the continuous improvement of China-Canada economic and trade relations, the spokesperson said.

Global Times