Let’s fix our EV problem and break the Canada-China trade logjam

Production is stalling and our electric vehicle policy is now in shambles thanks to American protectionism. Making a deal with China can help.

Why not encourage the EV market’s growth by allowing low-cost but fully technically compliant entry-level vehicles from China, writes Hugh Stephens.Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY HUGH STEPHENS

September 4, 2025

Canada’s hardline stance imposing 100-per-cent tariffs on Chinese steel and electric vehicles and parts (EVs) has resulted in Western Canadian farmers (and Nova Scotia lobster fishers) paying a heavy price. As expected, China has retaliated with punitive tariffs on canola ...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Tuesdays: Innovation & Industry Newsletter

The policies, decisions, and people working on investment and regulation in the industry and innovation realm.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy