Canada Lowers Tariffs on Chinese EVs Amidst Global Trade Shifts
Canada and china are recalibrating their economic ties, with Ottawa dramatically lowering tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). The move, announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark carney, signals a potential thaw in relations with the country’s second-largest trading partner.
Under a new “strategic partnership” agreement signed in beijing,canada is replacing its existing 100% surtax on Chinese EVs with a more standard trade framework,reducing the tariff to 6.1%-aligning with the most favored nation (MFN) rate. Though, the agreement includes an import quota of 49,000 vehicles, slated to increase to 70,000 over five years.
Canada Lowers Tariffs on Chinese EVs
The tariff reduction aims to make entry-level EVs more accessible to Canadian consumers,a key step in meeting national emissions targets.
In exchange, China agreed to significantly lower its tariffs on Canadian canola seeds, from approximately 84% to 15%, by March 1, 2026. Restrictions on Canadian lobster and crab exports were also lifted, offering a boost to those industries.
Carney characterized the deal as a “reversal toward predictability,” particularly in light of a more volatile trade relationship with the United States. When asked about China’s reliability as a partner compared to the U.S., Carney stated, “In terms of the way our relationship has progressed in recent months with China, it is indeed more predictable, and you see results coming from that.”
“Given current complexities in Canada’s trade relationship with the U.S.,it’s no surprise that Carney’s government is keen to improve the bilateral trade and investment relationship with Beijing,which represents a massive market for Canadian farmers,” said Beijing-based Trivium China’s Even Rogers Pay.
EU Moves Toward a Price Floor for Chinese EVs
Simultaneously occurring, the European Union (EU) and China have reached a consensus to replace puni
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