Canada Hits Chinese EVs With Huge Tariffs

by TTAC News Staff

Published: August 26th, 2024

canada hits chinese evs with huge tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada will impose a 100% tariff on the import of Chinese electric vehicles, as well as a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum from China.

This move follows a 30-day public consultation on Chinese EVs and related products, aligning Canada's actions with those of the United States and the European Union.

Trudeau emphasized the tariffs are part of a broader effort to ensure China plays by the same rules as other economies. He noted Canada is acting in coordination with other global economies to address concerns over Chinese trade practices.

Canada's push to strengthen its role in the global electric vehicle supply chain has been gaining momentum, with the country securing deals worth billions of dollars to attract automakers. This move also responds to domestic pressure to counter China’s influence in the sector. The U.S. is expected to announce its final plans for increased tariffs on Chinese products this week, following President Joe Biden's earlier announcements.

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Npaladin2000 on Aug 26, 2024
Well, that just leaves Mexico...where the Chinese manufacturers already have a foothold. Times are getting interesting...

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Tylanner on Aug 26, 2024
Democrats are erasing China from the global economy....

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- Lou_BC on Aug 26, 2024
  The TransPacific Partnership was designed to hem in China. Cheeto Felon killed it. So much for tough on Chyynaa
  
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- EBFlex on Aug 26, 2024
  Completely wrong but that hasn’t stopped you in the past @Sierra_94
  
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