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Canada initiates WTO dispute challenging US over new trade duties

Published on: 07 March 2025
Published by LNB News

LNB News 07/03/2025

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Issue Date: 07 March 2025

Published Date: 07 March 2025

Jurisdiction(s): Canada and USA

Article summary

Canada has initiated World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute proceedings against the United States over newly announced ad valorem duties. The duties, set at 25% on non-energy goods and 10% on energy goods from Canada, are being challenged as inconsistent with the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 and WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. The formal request for consultations was filed on 5 March 2025 under reference WT/DS634/1, initiating a 60-day consultation period before potential panel adjudication.

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