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Canada Allowing the Import of Cheap Chinese EVs Has GM CEO Nervous: TDS
Canada's tariff cut to 6% enables 49,000 Chinese EV imports, prompting industry concerns over North American jobs and security, GM CEO said.
- This month, Canada lowered tariffs on China-made EVs to 6%, opening its market to inexpensive imports; General Motors CEO Mary Barra warned, `I can't explain why the decision was made in Canada` and said it risks North American auto manufacturing, jobs and national security.
- China and Canada struck a wide-ranging trade deal this month to lower barriers and rebuild ties after Xi Jinping cut canola tariffs, Ottawa said it aims to deliver cheaper, efficient cars.
- BYD is accelerating international expansion in 2026, targeting Europe and possibly Canada with outside-China sales expected to reach 1.30 million vehicles, while a ship loaded export vehicles at Lianyungang Port on Jan. 27, 2026.
- The decision prompted immediate political pushback as U.S. auto industry executives feared a back door to the U.S. market, and President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Canadian exports while California Air Resources Board Chair Lauren Sanchez pledged $200 million in California EV incentives.
- GM now projects stronger results in 2026 and is cutting EV costs, ending the third shift at its Oshawa plant on January 30, laying off about 700 unionized workers.
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How Chinese EVs Have Impacted Global Markets—and What It Means for Canada as It Opens Its Market
News Analysis Canada is set to open its automotive market to Chinese electric vehicles, as researchers and policymakers warn that a flood of Chinese products in markets such as Europe has come at the expense of domestic producers. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a deal with China to allow 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada annually at a 6.1 percent tariff, replacing the 100 percent tariff imposed in 2024 amid conc…
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Center
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- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
38% Left
L 38%
C 37%
R 25%
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