Canada to Announce Tariff Plan for Chinese EV, Battery Imports Following US, Europe

Canada to Announce Tariff Plan for Chinese EV, Battery Imports Following US, Europe
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with reporters in the Foyer of the House of Commons, in Ottawa, on June 19, 2024. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to announce on June 24 morning a plan for potential tariffs to protect Canada’s electric vehicle supply chain from unfair Chinese competition.

Ms. Freeland and International Trade Minister Mary Ng are making a joint announcement this morning following moves this spring by both the United States and Europe to hike import tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.