Canada’s Low-Tariff Window for Chinese EVs Triggers U.S. Threats and Spurs Beijing’s Canada-Factory Pitch
The source reports Canada plans to cut tariffs on a quota of Chinese EVs to 6.1%, prompting a reported U.S. threat of 100% tariffs on Canada if the deal proceeds. Beijing is presented as encouraging Chinese automakers to invest and build EVs in Canada via local partnerships to frame the arrangement as mutually beneficial.