Ottawa opens door to Chinese EVs, critics warns of fallout

APMA
Jan 20
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David Wiechnik, Western Standard

Jan 16, 2026

Quoting APMA President Flavio Volpe’s statement on X: “China demanded we remove EV tariffs,” Volpe said on X. “For people who ask, ‘Why not, what’s the big deal?’ ask them why the Chinese think it’s a big deal. “Today is about asking the sectors that got relief from Chinese threats to talk about their upside. I will continue to warn about vigilance.”

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