Canada imposes 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, 25% on steel and aluminum, aligning with US-EU policies; new tariffs may strain Canada-China relations.

Canada will impose a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum, aligning its automotive policy with the US and EU. This move supports domestic car production and safeguards the tens of billions of dollars committed by Canadian governments for the development of electric vehicle and battery factories by major automotive companies. Canada will also impose a new 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum, which could worsen the country's already strained relations with China and possibly prompt retaliation by the Chinese government against Canadian agricultural exports.

August 26, 2024
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