Canada and China Enter Trade Dispute Over EV Tariffs

Canada considers banning Chinese auto software as China investigates 'discriminatory' tariffs on EVs, steel, and aluminum.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that Canada is considering a ban on Chinese-made software in vehicles.
Canada has imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and 25% tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum.
China has launched an investigation into Canada's tariffs, labeling them as 'discriminatory' and has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization.
The investigation by China's Ministry of Commerce will examine the tariffs and exclusion of Chinese products from Canadian government incentives and subsidies.
The trade tensions come as both Canada and the United States invest heavily in domestic EV manufacturing to compete with China's established market.