Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced a series of measures to level the playing field for Canadian workers and make Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) industry and steel and aluminum producers competitive in domestic, North American, and global markets.

The Ministry of Finance of Canada announced on August 26, effective October 1, 2024, A 100% surcharge tax is levied on all Chinese-made electric vehicles. These include electric and partially hybrid passenger cars, trucks, buses and vans. The 100% surcharge will be levied on the 6.1% tariff currently imposed on Chinese electric vehicles.

The Canadian government announced on July 2 a 30-day public consultation on possible policy measures for imported electric cars from China. Meanwhile, the Government of Canada plans that, from October 15,2024, will also impose a 25% surcharge on steel and aluminum products made in China, he said one aim of the move was to prevent recent moves by Canadian trade partners.

On tax tax on Chinese steel and aluminum products, a preliminary list of goods was released on August 26, Claimthat the public can speak before it is finalized on Oct.