{"id":2539298,"date":"2026-01-16T12:21:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/canada-drops-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-in-landmark-trade-deal\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T12:23:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:23:32","slug":"canada-drops-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-in-landmark-trade-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/canada-drops-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-in-landmark-trade-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada drops tariffs on Chinese EVs in &#8216;landmark&#8217; trade deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcanada-drops-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-in-landmark-trade-deal%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2539298&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Ottawa is lifting special 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, allowing 49,000 Chinese EVs into Canada and returning China to the usual most\u2011favored\u2011nation tariff rate of 6.1%. Carney called the move a &#8220;landmark&#8221; trade deal and framed it as part of a broader shift to deepen ties with Asia and reduce Canada&#8217;s economic dependence on the united States.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement includes Beijing&#8217;s commitment to slash its tariff on Canadian canola seed from 85% to 15% by March 1 and to grant visa\u2011free travel for Canadians to China. Carney met Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior executives from major Chinese firms during his first visit to China by a canadian leader in nearly a decade, and he secured additional energy and trade cooperation intended to help Canada build a competitive domestic EV sector by accessing supply chains and boosting local demand.<\/p>\n<p>Carney said the pact would unlock nearly $3 billion in export orders for Canadian farmers, fish harvesters, and processors, and announced partnerships for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-confuses-natural-gas-for-oil-in-video-explaining-why-pipelines-are-bad\/\" title=\"AOC Confuses Natural Gas For Oil In Video Explaining Why Pipelines Are Bad\">natural gas exports<\/a>. He pledged Canadian production of 50 million metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually for Asian markets by 2030, plans to double the country&#8217;s energy grid over 15 years, and potential Chinese investment in offshore wind.<\/p>\n<p>Framing the deal as part of a strategy to create option &#8220;outside options,&#8221; Carney argued diversifying trade with Asia and Europe would shield Canada from U.S. pressure and provide greater negotiating leverage. the move reverses 2024 measures that had mirrored U.S. penalties and signals Ottawa&#8217;s intent to pursue broader international partnerships.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Canada drops US-aligned tariffs on Chinese EVs in &lsquo;landmark&rsquo; trade deal<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2474012\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Canadian Prime Minister <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mark-carney\/\">Mark Carney <\/a>announced on Friday he is dropping special tariffs on Chinese <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/electric-vehicles\/\">electric vehicles<\/a>, marking Ottawa&rsquo;s latest move to deepen ties with countries it views as more &ldquo;predictable&rdquo; than the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Under the &ldquo;landmark&rdquo; deal, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/canada\/\">Canada <\/a>is allowing 49,000 of the vehicles into the country, dropping 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs it placed on Beijing in 2024 that echoed similar U.S. penalties, and moving <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/china\/\">China<\/a> back to the default &ldquo;most-favored nation&rdquo; tariff rate of 6.1%. The development, hailed as a &ldquo;new strategic partnership&rdquo; with China by Carney, signals he is serious about efforts to boost relations with Asia after 13 months of a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3839512\/white-house-canada-trade-expectations-trump-carney-meeting\/\">volatile trade relationship<\/a> with Washington, once viewed as the country&rsquo;s most reliable trading partner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4421479\/mossad-director-in-us-to-discuss-strategy-regarding-iran\/\">Mossad director in US to discuss strategy regarding Iran<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4421362\/south-korea-former-president-sentenced-for-martial-law-order\/\">South Korea&#8217;s former president sentenced to five years in prison for martial law order in 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4420933\/us-military-action-under-trump-what-superpower-looks-like-joe-concha\/\">US military action under Trump is &#8216;what a superpower looks like&#8217;: Joe Concha<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;This is a return to levels prior to recent trade frictions, but under an agreement that promises much more for Canadians,&rdquo; Carney told reporters, referencing Beijing&rsquo;s commitment to reduce the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tariffs\/\">tariff<\/a> on imports of Canadian canola seed from an 85% rate to&nbsp;15% by March 1, and ensure visa-free access for Canadians travelling to China.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Carney made the remarks after meeting with Chinese President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/xi-jinping\/\">Xi Jinping<\/a> in Beijing, notably marking the first visit to China by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade. Carney also met senior executives from prominent Chinese businesses, including an EV battery maker and an energy giant. He made several agreements on energy and trade cooperation, which he said were designed to help Canada &ldquo;build its own competitive EV sector,&rdquo; by following opportunities to &ldquo;learn from innovative partners, access their supply chains, and increase local demand.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Strengthening ties with Asia and Europe is a critical piece of Carney&rsquo;s strategy to wean Canada from dependence on the U.S. and shield itself from the weight of Washington&rsquo;s tariffs.&nbsp;The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uk-govt-lockdown-to-last-12-months-expect-repeated-vaccinations\/\" title=\"UK Govt: Lockdown to Last 12+ Months, Expect Repeated Vaccinations\">prime minister<\/a> has repeatedly said he wants to reduce barriers to trade with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/asia\/\">Asia<\/a> and Europe as a self-protection mechanism, and to take away &ldquo;the cards&rdquo; the U.S. holds against Ottawa in negotiations on economic matters and other issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Getting rid of barriers east, west &hellip; You know that alone, if it&rsquo;s fully done &mdash; we&rsquo;ve done the federal part &mdash; but if all our provinces reduce their barriers, the estimates are that is a bigger return to the Canadian economy than the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >worst case trade outcome<\/a> with the U.S.,&rdquo; he said during <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Jk7UiJIR3Go\">September 2025 <\/a>remarks at a Council on Foreign Relations conference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Who has all the cards? There are other games. There&rsquo;s not just one game,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g-GcmOYd8hc\">the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israeli-prime-minister-calls-for-world-to-act-before-iran-becomes-nuclear\/\" title=\"Israeli ... calls for world to act before Iran becomes nuclear\">prime minister warned<\/a><\/a> during an interview with the <em>Economist<\/em> the following month, referencing an analogy President Donald Trump has used regarding foreign relations. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s the point. There are other games, and yes, we&rsquo;re going to spend more time, to extend the analogy, in the game with the United States, but we&rsquo;re going to play other games with other players.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (Sean Kilpatrick\/The Canadian Press via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/supreme-court\/3870646\/trump-supreme-court-striking-down-tariffs-disarm-international-trade\/\"><strong>TRUMP TELLS SUPREME COURT STRIKING DOWN TARIFFS WOULD &lsquo;DISARM&rsquo; HIM ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Part of the reason why countries end up in, quote, &lsquo;having&rsquo; to do one or negotiating from the position they&rsquo;re in is their degree of dependence on the United States. So the logical thing &hellip; is, well, we should take care of ourselves, do the stuff at home, and we should build up relationships abroad &hellip; really focusing on building up that outside option,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, Carney said his new deal with China would unlock nearly $3 billion in export orders for Canadian farmers, fish harvesters, and processors. Partnerships for natural gas exports were announced as well. Carney promised the Canadian production of 50 million annual metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas destined for Asian markets by 2030, said Canada will double its energy grid over the next 15 years, and expressed confidence in opportunities for Chinese partnership on offshore wind investments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada lifts tariffs on Chinese EVs in landmark deal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3142,"featured_media":2539299,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP26016117181906.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[3957,4501,33451,50406,42762],"class_list":["post-2539298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-canada","tag-china","tag-electric-vehicles","tag-tariffs-2","tag-trade-deal"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP26016117181906.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2539298","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3142"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2539298"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2539298\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2539302,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2539298\/revisions\/2539302"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2539299"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2539298"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2539298"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2539298"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}