CBSA Launches Dumping and Subsidy Investigations into Chinese Truck Bodies

Source: CBSA

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies imported from China, amid concerns that these products are being sold in Canada at unfairly low prices or benefiting from foreign government subsidies.

The investigations follow a formal complaint filed by Morgan Canada Corporation (Bolton, ON) and Morgan Transit Corporation (Laval, QC), who argue that a surge in underpriced and subsidized imports has caused material injury to Canadian producers through price undercutting, reduced orders, and lost sales.

A truck body refers to the load-carrying structure mounted on a truck chassis, used for road transport — including dry freight, refrigerated, service, and specialized delivery configurations. Canada’s market for truck bodies is valued at $327 million annually.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) will determine by December 23, 2025, whether Canadian producers are being harmed by these imports. Meanwhile, the CBSA will issue a preliminary decision on dumping and subsidizing by January 22, 2026.

Currently, 158 trade measures are in force across Canada, protecting over 45,000 jobs and $18.4 billion in Canadian production. These actions demonstrate Canada’s commitment to fair trade, job protection, and competitive integrity in the global marketplace.

A detailed Statement of Reasons will be published on the CBSA website within 15 days.