US EditionToronto excludes Tesla from EV incentive due to US trade war
- Toronto has stopped providing financial incentives for Tesla vehicles used as taxis or ride shares due to trade tensions with the United States, according to Mayor Olivia Chow.
- As of March 1, Tesla vehicles are no longer eligible for these incentives, Chow announced during a news conference.
- Chow noted that the exclusion of Tesla vehicles will remain until trade issues with the U.S. Are resolved.
- Chow emphasized, 'if you want to buy a Tesla, go ahead, but don’t count on taxpayer money to subsidize it.
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Tesla excluded from incentives in Canada over Trump tariffs
Tesla has been excluded from electric vehicle (EV) incentive programs in Canada in recent weeks, as officials attempt to retaliate against CEO Elon Musk and the Trump administration’s recent tariffs. In a press conference on Monday, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said that the city would no longer provide tax incentives for Tesla vehicles for ride-hailing and taxi purposes, effectively excluding the brand from a program offering reduced fees for goin…
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