Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on August 26 a 100% tariff on all electric vehicles imported from China, including Tesla vehicles manufactured in the country, according to Reuters.
Electric car from China's NIO
Prime Minister Trudeau explained that the move was in response to what he accused of being China's deliberate policy of "overcapacity" that resulted in a supply of vehicles beyond what the market could demand. The tariffs will take effect on October 1, adding to the current base import duty of 6.1%.
The Chinese Embassy in Canada immediately expressed strong dissatisfaction with Ottawa's actions.
"This will damage trade and economic cooperation between China and Canada, harm the interests of Canadian consumers and businesses, and slow down Canada's green transition," the embassy said, accusing Canada of "protectionist" actions that are politically motivated and do not comply with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.
In 2023, 44,356 Chinese cars were imported through Canada's main port of Vancouver, up 460% from the previous year. 2023 is the year Tesla begins importing electric cars from Shanghai to Canada.
China criticizes US export controls
In recent months, the US has also imposed a 100% import tax on Chinese electric vehicles, while the European Union (EU) has imposed a 36.3% tax. The EU has imposed a 9% tax on Tesla vehicles from China.
In addition, on August 26, Canada also announced an additional 25% tax on aluminum and steel imported from China, effective from October 15.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/canada-danh-thue-100-len-xe-dien-trung-quoc-185240827092055982.htm
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