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Taiwan Requests Consultations on Canada's Steel Import Restrictions to Protect Fastener Industry
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2026-01-12
Taiwan's Executive Yuan's Office of Trade Negotiations (OTN) states that Taiwan formally requested consultations under the WTO framework on December 15, 2025, targeting Canada's unfair import restrictions on fasteners and other steel products. The WTO announced this to member states on December 18. OTN acted on appeals by request of Taiwan Steel & Iron Industries Association, aiming to secure a fair competitive environment for Taiwanese businesses.
OTN notes Canada imposed a 25% tariff on global steel derivatives, severely impacting Taiwan's steel interests. Taiwn Steel ＆Irion Industries Association (TSIIA) estimates total annual losses exceeding NTD1.7 billion, with the fastener industry facing an extra NTD1.3 billion tariff. OTN emphasizes steel's critical role in national defense and exports, but Canada's restrictions have heavily disrupted Taiwanese shipments. Taiwan has repeatedly raised concerns through bilateral and multilateral channels; while Canada respects Taiwan's rights, it has not proactively resolved the issues.
To prompt mutual benefit discussions, Taiwan activated the WTO dispute settlement mechanism. OTN highlights Taiwan and Canada as like-minded partners with signed agreements on double taxation avoidance, investment protection, and science/technology cooperation. Both should enhance collaboration to combat low-priced steel and illegal transshipment, upholding free and fair trade order.
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