Canada joins US in imposing 100 percent tariff on Chinese-made EVs
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 100 percent tariff on all electric vehicles manufactured in China, effective October 1, 2024; this move will double the cost of Chinese EVs and is accompanied by a 25 percent tariff on Chinese aluminum and steel; Trudeau claims this is to protect Canadian workers, but critics argue it serves imperialist interests; the tariffs align with US policies, as National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan urged coordinated action against Chinese EV sales; Beijing has responded with an investigation into potential tariffs on Canadian canola; Canada has invested C$53 billion in EV incentives; major automakers like Stellantis and Volkswagen are receiving substantial government funding for battery plants; Unifor President Lana Payne supports the tariffs, framing them as necessary for protecting Canadian jobs; the article critiques the collaboration between Canadian unions and the government in the context of rising tensions with China.

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https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/09/05/hlbs-s05.html