Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, center, arrives to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, Pool)

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

by The Associated Press January 16, 2026

written by The Associated Press January 16, 2026

By Ken Moritsugu And Rob Gillies BEIJING (AP) — Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday. Carney made the announcement after two days of meetings wi...

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Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

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