"When Canada announced it would ease tariffs on imported Chinese electric cars, American automakers went nuts. Cheaper, more modern vehicles on the way to what was once an important manufacturing partner to Detroitand that's a bit too close to home for comfort. Canadians, on the other hand, are here for it. Not only will they be getting more affordable cars, but they also get to watch as their neighbors to the south get green with EV envy."
"The Leger poll indicates seven in 10 people surveyed were aware of the agreement between Ottawa and Beijing, with awareness significantly higher among men and people aged 55 and over. 61% of respondents supported allowing more Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market, including 24% who strongly backed the decision and 38% who somewhat supported it."
Canada reduced tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicles to a dramatically lower 6 percent, enabling more affordable, modern EVs to enter the Canadian market. American automakers reacted strongly, viewing the move as a competitive threat given Canada’s longstanding alignment with U.S. vehicle standards and manufacturing ties. A Leger poll found seven in ten Canadians aware of the agreement and 61 percent overall supporting the increased imports, with higher support in Quebec and among men and those aged 55 and over. The tariff change is expected to increase EV availability and stir competitive pressure on U.S. automakers. Germany ranked second in EV production last year, and automakers are debating self-driving safety in Washington, D.C.
Read at insideevs.com
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