Chinese electric vehicles: Canada's risky bet

APMA
Mar 2
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Feb 18, 2026

[Translated from original in French]

Canada is reopening its market to up to 49,000 Chinese-made EVs each year to diversify trade beyond the U.S., a shift that is raising concerns about supply chain integration and future negotiations with Washington. APMA President Flavio Volpe characterized the move as a defining factor for the sector’s future, while cautioning that government efforts must translate into real investment given Canada’s demanding cost environment.

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