Ontario's premier warns Chinese EVs are spy cars due to data risks, amid new Canada-China trade deal.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns Chinese-made electric vehicles pose cybersecurity risks, calling them "spy cars" that could transmit data like GPS routes and camera footage to China, citing laws requiring companies to hand over information to the government. This follows a new Canada-China trade deal reducing EV tariffs to 6.1% and boosting imports, sparking concern over national security and potential U.S. market access. While experts acknowledge risks similar to those with Chinese smartphones and 5G, they note rapid tech advances heighten concerns. The EU also reached a deal with China on EVs, using pricing safeguards instead of tariffs. Chinese EVs, known for low prices and strong sales growth, are expanding globally, with suppliers like CATL and BYD securing major international contracts, signaling China’s growing dominance in the EV supply chain.