The tariffs were imposed as part of an anti-dumping investigation by the Chinese government in August. There was no mention of reduced tariffs on Canadian canola oil, which is also subject to a 100 per cent tariff by China. In exchange, Canada agreed to allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs enter to Canada at a preferential tariff rate of 6.1 per cent. The quota for lower-tariff EVs will be reviewed after three years and will consider how much Chinese EV investment has been made in Canada. One need not look farther than last August when China unveiled the 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola seed.

Source: National Post January 16, 2026 02:41 UTC