Two-Thirds of Canadians Back Ottawa’s EV Tariff on China: Survey

A majority of Canadians might hesitate to buy an electric vehicle (EV) knowing it is made in China, while an even larger proportion supports the federal tariff on these imports, a survey shows. The Nanos survey commissioned by The Globe and Mail found three out of five Canadians either support (43 percent) or somewhat support (20 percent) Ottawa’s recent decision to impose a tariff on Chinese-made EVs, citing concerns about the regime’s unfair trade practices. In contrast, about a quarter of the 1,093 participants say they oppose the measure. British Columbians are most likely to support the tariff on Chinese EVs, with 70 percent in favour. Support is also strong across the country, with about 68 percent of Ontarians, 61 percent from the Prairies, and 60 percent from Atlantic Canada backing the measure. Quebecers are the least likely to support it, with 53 percent in favour....