US EditionOttawa says Chinese EV tariff review is ‘informal,’ with no specific deadline
Canada's informal review aims to balance trade relations with China while protecting domestic automakers from subsidized Chinese electric vehicles, with tariffs suspended for 2026.
- The Canadian federal government is reassessing its implementation of full tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China, which came into effect on October 1, 2024.
- The tariffs were introduced a year ago to match U.S. measures amid concerns about Chinese EV subsidies and market flooding, with ongoing political tensions influencing tariff discussions.
- Recent high-level contacts include Finance Minister Carney's meeting with Chinese counterpart Li Qiang last week and Liberal MP Kody Blois’s trip to China earlier this month, signaling positive engagement.
- Chris Davison of the Canola Council says tariff resolution needs a political solution and emphasized urgency, while auto groups support keeping tariffs and environmental groups seek their repeal to boost competition.
- The ongoing review reflects Canada's effort to recalibrate trade relations with China amid mixed domestic opinions and expectations of intensified diplomatic engagement moving forward.
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Ottawa says Chinese EV tariff review is 'informal,' with no specific deadline (Business)
The federal government says it is reviewing its decision to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese EVs - but it can't or won't say when the review began, or when it will end. The tariffs took effect on Oct. 1, 2024, and the regulatory order published imposing them said "the government intends t...
Ottawa Says Chinese EV Tariff Review Is ‘Informal,’ With No Specific Deadline
The federal government says it is reviewing its decision to impose 100 percent tariffs on Chinese EVs—but it can’t or won’t say when the review began, or when it will end. The tariffs took effect on Oct. 1, 2024, and the regulatory order published imposing them said “the government intends to review this measure within a period of one year from its entry into force.” Finance officials now say the review is “informal,” with no specific deadline. …
100% surcharges on these vehicles came into effect on October 1, 2024.
The federal government states that it is reviewing its decision to impose 100 per cent duty on Chinese electric vehicles, but it cannot – or does not – say when this review began or when it will end.
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