As EV Tariff Kicks In, Canada Eyes Asian Markets to Offset Potential Chinese Retaliation: Minister

As EV Tariff Kicks In, Canada Eyes Asian Markets to Offset Potential Chinese Retaliation: Minister
Riders pass through a canola field as they take an afternoon trail ride near Cremona, Alta., in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
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Canada’s new tariff on Chinese electric vehicles took effect on Oct. 1, and as Beijing threatens to ban Canadian canola in response, Trade Minister Mary Ng says the government is looking to diversify canola exports to other Indo-Pacific markets.

A 100 percent tariff now applies to all Chinese-made EVs imported into Canada, including certain hybrid passenger cars, trucks, buses, and delivery vans.