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Scott Moe said electric vehicle tariffs are a 'Western Canadian expense at the benefit of a non-existent EV auto industry in Eastern Canada.'

The Chinese government promised a 100 per cent levy on Canadian canola oil and meal, plus a 25 per cent duty on seafood and pork. Those tariffs on Canadian goods imported to China kick in on Thursday.

As the tariffs take effect, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe called on the federal government to remove its levies on electric vehicles amid fears that his province could face job losses and face the brunt of the blowback.

Moe pointedly called it “a Western Canadian expense at the benefit of a non-existent EV auto industry in Eastern Canada.”

Faced with calls to rethink the tariffs, Ford’s office said the premier continues to back the tax on Chinese-made vehicles.

  • MushroomEnglish
    84·
    15 hours ago

    No. They are reported to be of poor quality. This would allow China a greater foothold in our country. People may recall that they’ve been setting up “police stations” on our soil. I’ve looked at pics of the cars, and for myself, I would want a little more ground clearance to pull out of the driveway when snow plows haven’t arrived yet.

    • Avid Amoeba
      121·
      15 hours ago

      I watched a teardown of a BYD at Munro Live and they were actually surprised at the quality and amount of material they used at various places. I recall them saying a few times something to the tune of “We’d never do this, it’s too expensive.”

      BTW, my job would be at risk if we let them in so when I say positive things about Chinese EVs, I’m dissociating from the potential personal cost.