"Carney struck a deal with China last week to allow up to 49,000 electric vehicles to receive a vastly reduced tariff rate of 6.1 per cent as they come into Canada in exchange for dropping tariffs on Canadian canola and some seafood. Ford and Carney became fast friends after the latter's win to become prime minister in the spring. Carney slept over at Ford's cottage in the summer while Ontario hosted all the other premiers for a First Minister's Meeting in Huntsville, Ont."
"Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Monday that it's 'fine' Prime Minister Mark Carney didn't call him before agreeing to allow 49,000 Chinese EVs into the market. 'I thought we had a good enough relationship that he'd give me a quick text or a little bit of communication. That never happened,' Ford said. Premier Doug Ford says Prime Minister Mark Carney's deal with China on electric vehicles has hurt Ontarians and the two have not spoken since."
Doug Ford expressed disappointment that Mark Carney did not notify him before agreeing to permit 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada at a reduced tariff. Carney agreed to a 6.1 per cent tariff rate for up to 49,000 EVs in exchange for removal of tariffs on Canadian canola and some seafood. Ford said the arrangement has hurt Ontarians and could threaten Ontario's auto sector, which is already under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about not needing Canada-made cars. Ford and Carney had previously developed a close relationship that included a cottage visit and meetings with other premiers.
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