Canada to Lift Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars! Canadians will get enjoy the best EV at the best price and most important of all — Keep the jobs and trade with whole world… Canada Auto Liberation Day… Hooray!

GOOD NEWS

According to L’Annuelauto de L’automobile,

Canada reportedly poised to lift tariffs on Chinese electric cars

An expected decision that could transform the North American electric vehicle market.

According to several sources in Ottawa and Beijing, Canada is preparing to lift tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, a measure imposed last year at a rate of 100%. This announcement could come this week, as Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet with President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea. This reversal would mark a major shift in Canadian strategy, following a period of trade tensions with the United States…. (continued after our commentary)

If so, what does Canuck🍁Post think of this potential decision could mean for Canadians?

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This is fantastic news for Canada and a pivotal moment for our green energy future!

The potential abolition of the 100% tariff on Chinese EVs is a forward-thinking move that promises significant benefits for Canadian consumers and our environmental goals. Here’s what this could mean for us:

1. More Choice and Innovation for Canadian Drivers: Get ready for an influx of new, innovative electric vehicle models! This decision would break down market barriers, giving Canadians access to a wider variety of EVs with cutting-edge technology, unique designs, and features tailored to a broader range of budgets and preferences.

2. Accelerated Affordability and EV Adoption: One of the biggest hurdles to going electric has been the upfront cost. Increased competition is a powerful driver of lower prices. With more affordable options entering the market, the dream of owning a new EV will become a reality for many more Canadian families, helping us transition away from fossil fuels faster.

3. Putting Canada at the Forefront of the Green Economy: By welcoming global competition, Canada is positioning itself as a confident, open leader in the clean transportation revolution. This move encourages all automakers to be more competitive on price and quality, ultimately benefiting consumers and supercharging our national mission to achieve net-zero emissions.

4. A Catalyst for Our Own EV Ecosystem: A thriving and competitive EV market stimulates the entire ecosystem. This includes increased demand for charging infrastructure, advancements in battery technology, and growth in related service industries, creating new economic opportunities across the country.

This isn’t just about cars; it’s about choice, affordability, and accelerating our clean energy future. It’s a win for Canadian consumers and a powerful step forward for a greener, more innovative Canada

Let’s celebrate… Canada Auto Liberation Day

Below is the rest of the news from L’Annuelauto de L’automobile:-

Growing tensions with Washington

In 2024, Canada followed the American example by imposing heavy tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China, a decision then presented as a gesture of economic solidarity. But a year later, many observers consider this measure counterproductive, since it primarily favored the American auto industry, while reducing Canadians’ access to more affordable electric vehicles.

Relations with Washington have also deteriorated in recent months. President Donald Trump announced he had broken off trade talks with Canada, furious over an Ontario ad using footage of Ronald Reagan denouncing tariffs—a genuine video, contrary to Trump’s claims.

A strategic rapprochement between Ottawa and Beijing

On the Chinese side, rumors are circulating about a reciprocal trade agreement: Beijing would lift its restrictions on Canadian canola and pork in exchange for the removal of tariffs on Chinese electric cars.

For Canada, this would be a way to diversify its trading partners while revitalizing its electric car market.

Tesla, first winner of tariff removal

In the short term, the big winner would be Tesla, which could resume deliveries of Shanghai-made models to Canada.

Since the tariffs were imposed, supply has tightened, forcing the American automaker to ship Model Ys from Germany, a more expensive and slower operation. Lifting the tariffs would also allow the arrival of more affordable Model 3s, produced in China, and would give a boost to the Canadian electric vehicle market, slowed by the suspension of federal incentives.

A more competitive market in the medium term

In the medium and long term, this decision could open the door to new Chinese players like BYD, Nio, or XPeng, eager to enter the Canadian market. Consumers would benefit, with a more varied offering and more competitive prices.

A decision with serious consequences

If this announcement is confirmed, it will mark the biggest upheaval in the North American electric vehicle market since the end of US subsidies. Canada could then position itself as a more open and accessible market, while stimulating competition and innovation.

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