US Trade Chief Hails New Canadian Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Steel, Aluminum

Trade Representative Katherine Tai said the decision is ‘an important step toward ensuring workers and businesses can compete fairly’ in certain industries.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 14: U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai answers questions during the daily press briefing at the White House on May 14, 2024 in Washington, DC. Tai answered a range of questions related primarily to new trade tariffs against Chinese imports announced today by U.S. President Joe Biden. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai applauded Canada on Thursday for its decision to slap high tariffs on some Chinese imports.

In a statement released by her office, Tai said Ottawa had taken “an important step toward ensuring workers and businesses can compete fairly in the electric vehicle, steel, and aluminum industries.”