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Prime Minister Mark Carney has signed a massive trade deal with China, dropping Canada’s 100% EV tariff to just 6.1% for a quota of 49,000 vehicles. In exchange, China is slashing tariffs on Canadian canola and seafood. Is this a win for consumers wanting affordable cars, or a "self-inflicted wound" for Canadian auto workers?. We break down the winners, the losers, and what Donald Trump has to say about it.
In This Video, We Cover:
• The "EVs for Canola" Swap: Details on the new 6.1% tariff rate and the 49,000 vehicle annual quota.
• Price Drop: How this deal targets bringing EVs under $35,000 CAD to the Canadian market by 2030.
• The Backlash: Why Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls this a "big, big problem" and why Unifor says it puts Canadian jobs at risk.
• Western Wins: The impact on Canadian farmers regaining access to the $4 billion Chinese canola market.
• The USMCA Threat: How this deal could trigger retaliation from the U.S. during the 2026 trade review and the reaction from the Trump White House.
• Battery Plant Pivot: Why the NextStar battery plant in Windsor is shifting to energy storage instead of EV batteries.
Key Concepts Explained:
• What is the Canada-China EV Deal? A strategic partnership where Canada lowers EV tariffs to 6.1% in exchange for China lowering canola tariffs from roughly 84% to 15%.
• Will Chinese cars be cheaper in Canada? Yes. The deal anticipates that within five years, 50% of the imported quota will be priced under $35,000.
• What are the risks? Critics warn this allows China a "foothold" in North America, potentially undermining the USMCA trade agreement with the United States and threatening domestic manufacturing jobs.
Sources & Further Reading:
• Analysis from Clean Energy Canada & Automotive Logistics.
• Reactions from Premier Doug Ford and Unifor.
• Statements from the Prime Minister’s Office.
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