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Trump Praises Canada’s Low-Tariff Chinese EV Deal at G7

6/18/2026

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Trump Praises EV Deal

A hot-mic at the G7 captured U.S. President Donald Trump praising Canada’s low-tariff deal for Chinese electric vehicles.
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed the Chinese EV import agreement at G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France.
It allows 49,000 Chinese EVs enter Canada at a 6.1% tariff, under 3% market share.
Canada’s trade minister reports talks as U.S. officials warn the EV policy may be regretted.

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Trump Quips G7

President Donald Trump’s “I’m the boss” remark and joke about retrieving President Emmanuel Macron’s watch sparked laughter among G7 leaders.
At a hot-mic in Évian-les-Bains, Trump praised Canada’s low-tariff deal affecting less than three percent of market for Chinese EVs.
Council President António Costa heard Trump mention “Greenland,” reviving disputed U.S. interest in Danish territory.
French President Emmanuel Macron gave leaders personalized bicycles to promote the upcoming Cycling World Championships.

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Trump Praises EV Deal

A hot-mic at the G7 captured U.S. President Donald Trump praising Canada’s low-tariff deal for Chinese electric vehicles.
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed the Chinese EV import agreement at G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France.
It allows 49,000 Chinese EVs enter Canada at a 6.1% tariff, under 3% market share.
Canada’s trade minister reports talks as U.S. officials warn the EV policy may be regretted.

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