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submitted 3 months ago by girlfreddy@lemmy.ca to c/canada@lemmy.ca

Canada’s government on Monday announced it is imposing a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles that matches U.S. tariffs and follows similar plans announced by the European Commission.

The announcement followed encouragement by U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and cabinet ministers on Sunday. Sullivan is set to make his first visit to Beijing on Tuesday.

Trudeau said Canada also will impose a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum.

“Actors like China have chosen to give themselves an unfair advantage in the global marketplace,” he said.

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[-] jakob22@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

I suggest you look up how many billions the federal government has given to EV battery plants in Canada

[-] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works -3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

So? We're protecting our own industry

You guys would prefer to see us lose all expertise and have everything made in China and imported to Canada instead? When you lose your job don't come crying.

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