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U.S. Officials Warn Canada on Chinese EV Imports

1/16/2026

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  • U.S. officials criticized Canada’s decision to allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles, warning it could strengthen China in North America.
  • U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Canada would regret this choice.
  • U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said limited imports would not disrupt U.S. exports to Canada but were problematic.
  • Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno echoed concerns and vowed no Chinese vehicles would be sold in the United States.