Reports Indicate Canada is Poised to Lift Tariffs on EVs from China
Canada has initiated a formal review of its 100% tariff on electric vehicles imported from China, with speculation mounting that the measure could be eliminated as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The reassessment represents a potential departure from Washington's trade stance and could reshape North American automotive competition. Ottawa imposed the tariff in October 2024, citing concerns that Chinese manufacturers benefited from state subsidies and unfair production practices. Beijing responded with retaliatory measures in March and August 2025, imposing duties on Canadian agricultural products including canola oil, oil-cakes,…