Why Canada Is Importing Chinese EVs at a Lower Tariff
Canada is changing course on Chinese made EVs, allowing 49,000 units into its market at a 6.1% tariff while trying to rebalance trade ties. This video breaks down what that means for buyers, automakers, and auto parts manufacturers watching the supply chain shift. It also looks at the deal making angle, including access for Canadian canola oil and the possibility of joint ventures with Chinese firms. For anyone tracking Canadian suppliers, the bigger question is whether lower cost EVs will arrive before relations with the US improve enough to unlock broader investment.
Suppliers
China
Hubei Trustar Auto Parts Co., Ltd.
Supplies automotive spare parts for Chinese passenger vehicles and buses. Its brand coverage includes Dongfeng, Geely, Chery, Great Wall, Ch
Canada
GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
Began in 2010 with the vision to advance the adoption of EVs by making battery-electric buses and trucks affordable, durable, and easy to de
Canada
Linamar Corporation
Diversified manufacturing company that specializes in high-precision components and systems for the automotive and industrial sectors. Linam
Canada
Canadian National Railway Company
Essential to the economy, the CN team of approximately 23,000 railroaders transports more than C$250 billion worth of goods annually for a w
Canada
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