Trudeau Announces 100 Percent Tariffs on Chinese-Made EVs

‘Actors like China have chosen to give themselves an unfair advantage ... compromising the security of our critical industries,’ said Trudeau.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to reporters as cabinet members look on during the Liberal cabinet retreat in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Aug. 23, 2023. The Canadian Press/Darren Calabrese

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his government will be implementing tariffs on imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EV), steel, and aluminum.

Ottawa will put a 100 percent tariff on Chinese-made EVs, including electric buses, cars, delivery vans, and certain hybrid vehicles, effective Oct. 1. A 25 percent tariff will also be put on steel and aluminum products starting Oct. 15.