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Canada’s EV Deal With China—and Why the U.S. Is Worried

Episode 257 Published 3 months, 1 week ago
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Canada has struck a major trade deal with China—cutting tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for renewed access to China’s agricultural market.

In this episode, we break down what the Canada–China EV tariff agreement actually does, why Ottawa made the move, and why U.S. officials are openly criticizing it.

We explore:
• How the deal affects EV prices and adoption in Canada
• What it means for Canadian farmers and exporters
• Why the U.S. sees this as a threat to its EV strategy
• Whether Canada could become a back door for Chinese EVs into North America
• How this may reshape EV supply chains, manufacturing, and trade policy

This isn’t just about cars—it’s about geopolitics, jobs, climate policy, and the future of the North American auto industry.

If you care about EVs, global trade, or where the auto industry is headed next, this episode is for you.

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