US EditionNDP wants tariffs on Teslas and a $10K made-in-Canada EV rebate
- Jagmeet Singh, the Canadian NDP Leader, announced plans for a 100% tariff on Tesla, directly targeting Elon Musk, in response to U.S. tariffs.
- Singh stated, "If Donald Trump wants to bring this fight, know that we are ready," indicating Canada's readiness to retaliate.
- He proposed a 25% tariff on U.S. steel and aluminum imports and emphasized the need for dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs.
- Singh warned against underestimating Canada, saying, "Don’t take our kindness for weakness" and accused Musk of aligning with U.S. political interests.
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Canadian political leader proposes 100% tariff on Tesla over Trump policies
Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, proposed a 100% tariff on Tesla products in response to U.S. trade policies under President Trump. He also suggested a $10,000 government rebate for Canadian-made electric vehicles. Singh criticized Tesla CEO Elon Musk for past remarks about Canada potentially becoming a U.S. state and his role in the Trump administration. The proposed tariff and rebate are part of Singh's plan to "fight ba…
Canadian Politician Suggests Tariffs 'Directly Targeting Elon Musk'
Canadian New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh told CNN that he would like to impose a “100 percent tariff on Tesla directly targeting Elon Musk.” “The first step is going to be dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs. Impose a tariff on us and we’ll impose a tariff back on you,” Singh said. “Again, no one wins in these trade wars. But this is not a fight that we wanted to pick. We were happy to continue to have a strong relationship. Do…
Canadian lawmaker vows to retaliate for Trump tariffs dollar for dollar, starting with 100% on Tesla · American Wire News
One Canadian lawmaker believes targeting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk is a good way to punish President Donald Trump over tariffs. Canadian lawmaker and aspiring prime minister Jagmeet Singh is in favor of levying tariffs against the United States in retaliation against Trump, specifically mentioning a “100% tariff on Tesla, directly targeting Elon Musk.” Watch: “Canadians have reacted in anger. They feel insulted t…
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Singh promises 100% tariffs on Tesla, revival of electric vehicle incentive program
Starting in May 2019, the Liberal government had provided up to $5,000 off the cost of a new electric vehicle, but Ottawa now says the funding for the program has
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