Canada moves to counter U.S. auto duties at World Trade Organization

The Canadian government has formally requested dispute consultations with the United States at the World Trade Organization, challenging President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on cars and automotive parts imported from Canada.

In a statement released Monday, the WTO confirmed Canada's claim that the U.S. measures are inconsistent with Washington's obligations under multiple provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994. The move marks the latest escalation in trade tensions between the two countries, with significant implications for the North American auto industry.