The Canadian federal government said Friday that businesses can now request remission of surtaxes on electric vehicles (EVs), steel and aluminum imported from China.
The Canadian Finance Ministry said in a news release that remission will provide relief from surtaxes or refunds of surtaxes already paid to ensure that Canadian industry has sufficient time to adjust supply chains.
Remission would also apply to potential surtaxes on critical manufacturing sector products, it added, noting that the federal government will consider the appropriate duration of remission.
In October, Canada implemented a suite of tariffs on Chinese imports, including a 100 percent surtax on Chinese-made EVs and a 25 percent surtax on steel and aluminum.
Canada announces tariff exemption on Chinese goods
Canada announces tariff exemption on Chinese goods
Parts of northeast China and the country's northern Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region will see lingering snowfalls from Wednesday to Thursday as a nationwide cold wave gradually weakens after bringing days of temperature drop.
Most of China has been experiencing a relatively strong cold wave since last Saturday with Tuesday witnessing the most drastic temperature drop.
From Wednesday to Thursday, northeast China will see weakening snowfalls, while in western and northern Heilongjiang Province as well as the northeastern part of Inner Mongolia there will still be moderate to heavy snow.
Qitaihe City in Heilongjiang, had been experiencing strengthening snowfalls since Tuesday afternoon with rains turning into big snow. As of 9:00 Wednesday, the city has received 16 millimeters of snowfall.
Local authorities sent personnel and snowplows to remove ice and snow from streets to ensure smooth traffic.
Nearby Heihe City was hit by blizzard with snow starting from Monday afternoon. Local meteorological department forecast that the snowfall will gradually weaken from Wednesday.
Livestock also received attention from the authorities as temperature drops. In Suibin County, Hegang City of Heilongjiang, specialists were sent to villages to provide guidance to farmers, helping them check facilities and prepare sufficient fodder stock.
Traffic controls were imposed upon sections of expressways in north China's Shanxi Province after central and northern parts of the region have be blanketed by snowfalls since Tuesday afternoon.
Genhe City in Inner Mongolia has seen three consecutive days of snowfalls with daytime temperature dropping to around minus 10 degrees Celsius.
Sanitation workers have been removing snow, and traffic police have increased patrol and strengthened control on key road sections.
Local meteorological department forecast that this round of snow in Genhe will end Thursday and by that time the city will see the lowest temperature drop to around minus 24 degrees Celsius.
Parts of China see lingering snowfalls as cold wave weakens
