Prime Minister Mark Carney (L) shakes hands with Ontario Premier Doug Ford after the two make an announcement at the Darlington Energy Complex in Courtice, Ont., on Oct. 23, 2025. The Canadian Press/Laura Proctor
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to keep 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EVs) in place, ahead of Carney’s upcoming trip to Beijing.
Canada is reviewing its decision to put 100 percent tariffs on Chinese-manufactured EVs in October 2024, in addition to a 25 percent surtax on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum. Ottawa said at the time the move was necessary to safeguard Canadian automakers from unfair Chinese-state-subsidized vehicles. China retaliated by putting 100 percent tariffs on various Canadian agricultural, pork, and seafood products, and 75.8 percent duties on Canadian canola.
