"Prime Minister Mark Carney is reopening Canada to Chinese-made EVs, lowering a 100 per cent tariff on imports, imposed in 2024, back to six per cent. There's demand for more affordable and climate-conscious EVs and, for an average customer, having Chinese EVs in the market means "more choice" and "greater tech," said Max Morris, sales manager at Shift Electric Vehicles in Burlington, Ont."
"Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a trade deal with China to allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada. In return, Ottawa expects Beijing to drop canola seed duties to 15 per cent by March. How many are there? China has shaken up the global EV landscape in recent years, offering more affordable cars, SUVs and other battery-powered and hybrid electric automobiles."
Prime Minister Mark Carney reopened Canada to Chinese-made electric vehicles by reducing a 100 per cent import tariff imposed in 2024 down to six per cent and negotiated a deal allowing up to 49,000 Chinese EVs into Canada annually. Ottawa expects Beijing to lower canola seed duties to 15 per cent by March in return. Chinese manufacturers offer many affordable battery and hybrid models, supported by heavy subsidies and more than 100 brands with roughly 15 dominant names. BYD has become the world’s top EV seller and dominates markets such as Brazil. Some stakeholders welcome increased choice and technology, while others raise safety and security concerns tied to companies connected to the Chinese government.
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