Trudeau says Canada will slap big tariffs on Chinese EVs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday Canada will impose punitive tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles — copying a similar initiative that the U.S. is already pursuing to stop a flood of what’s been described as unfairly state-subsidized cars.

Trudeau says Canada will slap big tariffs on Chinese EVs
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives to the Sunday evening cabinet retreat dinner at the Halifax Convention Centre on Sunday Aug. 25, 2024.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday Canada will impose punitive tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles — copying a similar initiative that the U.S. is already pursuing to stop a flood of what’s been described as unfairly state-subsidized cars.