100 Percent Tariff on China-Made EVs Will Level Playing Field for Canada’s EV Sector, Say Experts

Published on August 26, 2024

Ottawa is cracking down on Chinese-made electric vehicle imports to Canada with the imposition of a 100 percent tariff as of Oct. 1, a move that will help level the EV pricing field for all producers, experts say. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the new tariff on Aug. 26, saying it will address China’s “unfair advantage” in the EV sector. The tariff will apply to electric buses, cars, delivery vans, and certain hybrid vehicles. A 25 percent tariff will also be put on China-made imports of steel and aluminum products starting Oct. 15. Global Automakers of Canada president and CEO David Adams described the new EV tariff as a “pre-emptive measure” to ensure equal opportunity across Canada’s EV marketplace....

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