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Canada's New Auto Policy Sparks Mixed Reactions and Concerns

1/17/2026

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Canada plans to introduce a new auto policy in February that grants preferential access to foreign automakers that manufacture vehicles domestically.
The policy follows Prime Minister Mark Carney's agreement to reduce tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) from 100% to 6.1%, allowing 49,000 EVs into Canada annually.
Industry leaders warn of potential job losses and trade complications with the United States.
Others see economic benefits and increased consumer options.
U.S. officials have mixed reactions, with U.S. President Donald Trump praising the deal and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer criticizing it.

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Story summary

Canada plans to introduce a new auto policy in February that grants preferential access to foreign automakers that manufacture vehicles domestically.
The policy follows Prime Minister Mark Carney's agreement to reduce tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) from 100% to 6.1%, allowing 49,000 EVs into Canada annually.
Industry leaders warn of potential job losses and trade complications with the United States.
Others see economic benefits and increased consumer options.
U.S. officials have mixed reactions, with U.S. President Donald Trump praising the deal and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer criticizing it.