8 d. ago Ottawa says Chinese EV tariff review is ’informal,’ with no specific deadline

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is reviewing its decision to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese EVs — but it can’t or won’t say when the review began, or when it will end. The tariffs took effect on Oct. 1, 2024, and the regulatory order published imposing them said “the government intends […]

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1 week ago John Ivison: Canada will have to dance with China, but at what cost to the auto industry?

All the signs point to Ottawa offering the Chinese some form of relief on EV tariffs, in exchange for lifting levies on canola, pork and seafood

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2 w. ago Poll says Canadians want Chinese EV tariffs dropped to reduce levies on Canadian canola

But opening up Canada to Chinese EVs would be disaster for Canada's auto sector, cybersecurity, says industry rep

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2 w. ago Ontario premier urges Carney to maintain tariff on Chinese EVs despite canola levy

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to maintain Canada’s 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, saying the measure is critical to securing a trade deal with the U.S. and protecting Canada’s auto sector. Carney met with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe yesterday to talk about China’s canola […]

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2 w. ago Moe, Carney hold meeting on Chinese canola tariffs, broader trade issues

OTTAWA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, back from China amid a major trade dispute on canola, met Tuesday with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss ways to mend fences with both China and the United States. “We had a good meeting,” Moe told reporters after the meeting in Carney’s office. “This is another step in […]

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2 w. ago Saskatchewan Premier Moe says killing tariff on Chinese EVs ‘not as simple as that’

Moe was quick to call for Canada to drop the electric vehicle tariff, but appears to have changed his tune slightly

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2 w. ago Feds ‘looking at’ axing Chinese EV tariffs to ease canola tax

China imposed punishing tariffs on Canadian canola, pulse, pork in response to Canada's 100% tax on Chinese-made EVs

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2 w. ago Mexico Tariff Plan Is Stopping Chinese Investment, Says Chamber

Mexico’s planned tariff hikes on products from China will halt Chinese investments in the country, warned the Mexico-China Chamber of Commerce.

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2 w. ago Asia’s Stock Benchmark Heads for a Record Close as Rally Extends

Asia’s equity benchmark headed for a record close, extending a rally fueled by easing uncertainties around US tariffs, a strong rebound in Chinese shares and optimism that the Federal Reserve may cut rates as early as this week.

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2 w. ago Asia’s Stock Benchmark Nears a Record Close as Rally Extends

Asia’s equity benchmark flirted with a record close, extending a rally fueled by easing uncertainties around US tariffs, a strong rebound in Chinese shares and optimism that the Federal Reserve may cut rates as early as this week.

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3 w. ago Bessent will meet Chinese officials in Spain for trade and TikTok talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Madrid this weekend for negotiations with his Chinese counterparts over tariffs and national security issues related to the ownership of social media platform TikTok. Bessent is slated to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Madrid to discuss national security and economic issues, a […]

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3 w. ago Mexico Plans 50% Tariff on Chinese Cars Before US, Canada Talks

Mexico plans to impose tariffs of as much as 50% on cars and other products made by China and several Asian exporters, aligning the country more closely with US protectionism as President Claudia Sheinbaum prepares for talks over North America’s free-trade deal.

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4 w. ago Nenshi says Canada must engage with China on canola tariffs but surtax on Chinese EVs outside his ‘pay grade’

Nenshi stressed that Canada needs to engage directly with China's government to resolve the escalating trade war

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last month Canada confirms work underway on review of tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel and aluminum

It was also announced Thursday, that Carney's parliamentary secretary would travel to China as part of a trade delegation led by Saskatchewan's premier to address 'trade irritants'

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