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Concerns Rise Over China-Canada EV Deal's Strategic Risks

4/22/2026

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Michael Kovrig warned that Prime Minister Mark Carney's electric vehicle deal with China could create a strategic dependency.
The agreement would allow 49,000 Chinese EVs into Canada at low tariffs, fueling concerns about unfair competition and Canadian auto industry job losses.
Former Canadian ambassador Guy Saint-Jacques said the deal could attract Chinese manufacturers to Canada, offsetting United States job losses, while critics warn security risks.

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Michael Kovrig warned that Prime Minister Mark Carney's electric vehicle deal with China could create a strategic dependency.
The agreement would allow 49,000 Chinese EVs into Canada at low tariffs, fueling concerns about unfair competition and Canadian auto industry job losses.
Former Canadian ambassador Guy Saint-Jacques said the deal could attract Chinese manufacturers to Canada, offsetting United States job losses, while critics warn security risks.