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Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching the US (apnews.com)
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Canada’s government on Monday announced it is imposing a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles that matches U.S. tariffs and follows similar plans announced by the European Commission.

The announcement followed encouragement by U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and cabinet ministers on Sunday. Sullivan is set to make his first visit to Beijing on Tuesday.

Trudeau said Canada also will impose a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum.

“Actors like China have chosen to give themselves an unfair advantage in the global marketplace,” he said.

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[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works -1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

The only reason they're cheap is because of government subsidies back in China and the goal is to eliminate the competition so they can then raise their price and make us dependent on them even more than we already are.

[–] nik282000@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The only reason gasoline cars are "cheap" in Canada are the billions in subsidies that go to petro corps. Canada is playing the same game and China but both countries are fucking Canadians.

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works -3 points 2 months ago

Fucking Canadians by creating jobs in Canada instead of letting Chinese workers replace workers in Canada? Welcome to geopolitics! I bet you're against globalization but since it affects your pockets you're able to twist your mind in a way that it makes sense to you.

[–] jakob22@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I suggest you look up how many billions the federal government has given to EV battery plants in Canada

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works -3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

So? We're protecting our own industry

You guys would prefer to see us lose all expertise and have everything made in China and imported to Canada instead? When you lose your job don't come crying.