CleanTechnica•2 days ago
Exclusive + Op-Ed: The Elephant in the Vroom: Will Canada Reconsider Its Tariff Policy?
Key Takeaway
Canada's potential tariff policy changes on Chinese EVs could significantly alter the EV market landscape, affecting supply chains, costs, and the pace of electrification for large consumers and infrastructure developers.
AI Summary
- •Canada is considering potential changes to its tariff policy, particularly regarding China's dominant role in the global electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
- •The policy debate centers on China's scale, speed, and market control in EV manufacturing.
- •Any tariff adjustments could impact the cost and availability of EVs and associated charging infrastructure for large power consumers and developers.
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Article Content
When Canada’s then–Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland warned last year about “the elephant in the room” in global EV trade, she was referring to China — its scale, its speed, and its growing dominance of the electric vehicle supply chain. As Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Beijing yesterday, that ... [continued] The post Exclusive + Op-Ed: The Elephant in the Vroom: Will Canada Reconsider Its Tariff Policy? appeared first on CleanTechnica .