Can’t Let China ‘Wipe Out’ Canadian Industry, Freeland Says as Ottawa Mulls EV Tariffs

Canadian industry needs to be protected from Chinese “oversupply,” Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says, as her government mulls tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) similar to the United States. “We cannot let Canadian industry be wiped out by Chinese oversupply and overcapacity,” Ms. Freeland said during a May 28 press conference updating her government’s economic plan. Ms. Freeland’s comments followed earlier remarks from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who hinted at the possibility of tariffs on China following the U.S. announcement, but did not commit to similar action. “We are going to watch carefully what the U.S. is doing, and we will make decisions on how to make sure we’re protecting Canadian automakers, Canadian auto workers, and the Canadian economy at the same time,” Mr. Trudeau said shortly after meeting with U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris on the sidelines of an event held in Philadelphia on May 21....