Canada’s auto sector is warning that a federal decision to ease tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could undermine domestic manufacturing and weaken North American supply chains, as executives say the policy puts Canadian jobs at risk.
The concerns were raised at a Commons science committee hearing after cabinet approved a quota allowing up to 49,000 Chinese-made battery electric vehicles into the Canadian market this year at reduced tariff levels, with the cap set to increase by 6.5% annually.
With thanks to whoever retweeted this story from 2024. Seems relevant. @MarkJCarney @cafreeland @ISED_CA @environmentca #ElectricVehicles https://t.co/Flir0E3081
— Holly Doan (@hollyanndoan) April 25, 2026
