Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that his country will impose a 100% tariff on electric vehicles imported from China. This move, reported by Reuters, is part of a broader strategy by the Canadian government to safeguard national interests in response to economic challenges posed by Beijing.
During a press conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Trudeau also revealed that his government has decided to implement a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from China. These measures, adopted just over a month after the Canadian government initiated public debates on the matter, are aimed at aligning Canada with decisions made by the United States and the European Union.
“I think we all know that China does not play by the same rules,” Trudeau stated, emphasizing the importance of coordinated action with other countries around the world.
Canada is positioning itself as a key player in the global electric vehicle supply chain and is facing increasing pressure from local manufacturers to take decisive action against China. The government has already secured multi-billion-dollar deals to attract major European automakers to Canada for the production of electric vehicle components.
Trudeau’s announcement comes as the U.S. is expected to unveil a series of new measures against Chinese imports later this week. However, analysts consulted by Reuters suggest that the U.S. government may choose to ease some of the restrictions announced earlier this year.
