- Canada hits China-made electric cars with 100% tariff
- The EU and US have taken similar actions
- Canada also plans to implement a 25% duty on Chinese steel and aluminium imports
- China criticised the tariffs and claimed they violate World Trade Organization rules
Canada hits China-made electric cars with 100% tariff
Canada has announced it will impose a 100% tariff on electric vehicles (EVs) made in China, following similar actions by the United States and the European Union. The country also plans to implement a 25% duty on Chinese steel and aluminium imports.
The move comes amid accusations from Canada and its Western allies that China is unfairly subsidising its EV industry, giving Chinese manufacturers an advantage in the global market. In response, China criticised the tariffs as “trade protectionism” and claimed they violate World Trade Organization rules.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that Canada aims to become a global leader in the automotive industry but accused China of undermining fair competition. The tariffs on Chinese EVs will take effect on October 1, while those on steel and aluminium are set for October 15.
China, Canada’s second-largest trading partner after the U.S., has urged Canada to reverse its decision, arguing that the tariffs “seriously undermine the global economic system.”
Earlier this year, the U.S. announced plans to quadruple its tariffs on Chinese EV imports to 100%, and the EU also plans to impose duties of up to 36.3% on China-made EVs.
