Canadian local governments are calling for the removal of the 100% tariff imposed on Chinese electric vehicles.
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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has called on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to eliminate the 100% tariff imposed on Chinese electric vehicles, in exchange for China lifting its tariffs on Canadian canola seeds and pork.
Wab Kinew stated in a letter to Mark Carney that while he believes protecting Canada's auto industry is crucial, he also noted that Canada's approach "has already triggered a two-front trade war, with particularly severe impacts on Canada's Western regions."
Wab Kinew stated in the letter that China's retaliatory tariffs have already caused a significant drop in canola prices, with a vertically integrated pork producer in Manitoba reporting annual losses as high as $19 million.
Canada implemented electric vehicle tariffs in 2024, synchronized with the U.S., while the U.S. has also imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles. Canada argues that this measure is aimed at safeguarding its domestic auto industry.
Wab Kinew stated that for every additional day tariffs remain in place, the damage to Prairie-region producers deepens accordingly. He described it as a "critical moment" and urged Canada's Prime Minister to "seize the opportunity."
Canada announced in September this year that it is reviewing its decision to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, though it has not specified when the review will begin or conclude.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford previously stated in September that Canada must maintain the 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, as Canada aims to reach a new trade agreement with the United States while safeguarding Canada's automotive industry.
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