Canada imposes a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles

Canada imposes a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles

TORONTO — Canada announced Monday it is launching a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching U.S. tariffs imposed over what Western governments say are China’s subsidies that give its industry an unfair advantage. The announcement came after encouragement by U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Cabinet ministers Sunday. Sullivan is making his first visit to Beijing on Tuesday. Trudeau s...
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Canada to slap 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles

Canada to slap 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles

On August 26, 2024, 9:40 PM Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, joining the United States and European Union in imposing higher duties. The decision was taken in response to what Ottawa identified as an effort by Chinese companies to generate a global oversupply. What the Canadian PM said “Actors like China have chosen to give themselves an unfair advantage in the global marketplace,” Trudeau said at a cabinet meet...
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Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles

Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles

By  ROB GILLIES Updated : , ,   TORONTO (AP) — Canada announced Monday it is launching a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching U.S. tariffs imposed over what Western governments say are China’s subsidies that give its industry an unfair advantage. The announcement came after encouragement by U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Cabinet ministers Sunday. Sullivan is making his first visi...
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