On Monday, Canada announced it will impose a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles, aligning its policy with U.S. tariffs and mirroring similar measures by the European Commission.
This decision followed encouragement from U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet.
Trudeau also revealed that Canada would introduce a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum, criticizing China’s practices as giving itself an unfair market advantage.
There was no immediate response from China, but it is anticipated that Chinese officials will raise concerns about these tariffs during Sullivan’s upcoming visit to Beijing.
The move comes amid ongoing U.S. efforts to address trade imbalances, including significant tariffs imposed by President Joe Biden on various Chinese goods.
Former Canadian ambassador to China, Guy Saint-Jacques, noted that Canada’s decision reflects its economic ties with the U.S. and potential concerns about future political shifts.
He also warned that China might retaliate against Canadian exports such as barley and pork.
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