Overview

• The tariffs will take effect on October 1, covering electric and certain hybrid vehicles.
• Canada will also impose a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum starting October 15.
• China has condemned the move as trade protectionism and a violation of WTO rules.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau argues the tariffs are necessary to protect Canadian industry.
• The tariffs follow similar measures by the United States and the European Union.