"Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Canadians to boycott Chinese-made electric vehicles when they are allowed back into the country under a deal recently struck by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Ford has been critical of the deal and the fact Carney did not speak to him about it in advance saying it will harm Ontario's auto sector."
"Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed while the prime minister was in China that Canada will all but drop its 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese EVs and allow an annual import quota of up to 49,000 of the vehicles in exchange for China reducing its canola tariffs."
"The officials say the federal government must now step up with measures that will boost the domestic auto industry's competitiveness, such as lowering the cost of investing in plants, machinery and research and development."
Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged Canadians to boycott Chinese-made electric vehicles that will be allowed into Canada under a recent federal deal. He criticized the deal and said Prime Minister Mark Carney did not consult him, arguing the arrangement will harm Ontario's auto sector. The agreement with China would effectively remove Canada's 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese EVs and permit an annual import quota of up to 49,000 vehicles in exchange for reduced Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola. Ford spoke with auto-industry leaders and called for federal measures to lower costs for plant investment, machinery and research and development. He encouraged consumers to support manufacturers with Canadian production and expressed doubt that Chinese automakers will build plants in Canada.
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