On September 12, multiple sources reported that Canada is seeking to strengthen ties with Europe and Asia rather than with the U.S. as trade disruption continues.
Vic Fedeli, Ontario minister of economic, job creation and trade, said on September 11 at the IAA Munich exhibition that “Now more than ever, countries aro

The Canadian government has begun a review of its 100% tariffs on EVs imported from China, as it tries to maintain support for Canadian industries and find a balance between the U.S. and China.
“Officials are currently undertaking work on this review, including an assessment of China’s policies and trade practices, a

On September 10, Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will launch a new trade diversification strategy this fall to "strengthen existing relationships and open new markets for Canadian businesses, particularly in Asia."
In his speech, he emphasized that the global economy is not undergoing a transit

On September 5, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he has paused a key EV sales target while pushing for a "Buy Canadian" policy, as his government deals with the impact of U.S. trade policies. The moves come as Canada's economy has shown signs of weakening - shedding 66,000 jobs in August and pushing unemployment

On September 2, the Quebec government announced it was ending its commitment on a CAD 7 billion EV battery project near Montreal as it filed documents in court to try to recoup some of its investment.
Economy Minister Christine Fréchette said that the provincial government is cutting its losses on the planned Northvo

On August 26, the United Steelworkers (USW) union in Canada voiced concern over the government’s decision to remove retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. on CUSMA-compliant goods, warning it weakens the country’s industrial base.
USW Canadian National Director Marty Warren argued the move risks further exposure of Can

In a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada on August 22, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would remove all of Canada’s tariffs on imported U.S. goods covered specifically by the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). This decision will take effect start

In a statement issued from the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada on August 21, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade and economic issues between the two countries. The two leaders discussed trade challenges, opportunities, and shared priorities in “produ

Brigade Electronics is backing Canada’s proposed Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for heavy vehicles and is preparing to support its deployment through equipment trials and technical collaboration. Modeled after London’s DVS, the Canadian draft introduces a vision-based safety rating system that incorporates camera monit

Canada is increasing its shift to cleaner transportation with over CAD 25 million in funding for 33 projects that expand electric vehicle charging, decarbonize freight, and advance clean transport technology.
Announced in Montreal by Parliamentary Secretary Claude Guay, the investment includes CAD 9.7 million for 23

On July 31, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order July 31, increasing tariffs on Canadian imports to the United States to 35%, up from 25% previously. The White House said Canada has “failed to cooperate” in combating the drug crisis and retaliated against the U.S. trade actions with countertariffs on

On July 28, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said trade negotiations with the U.S. are at an "intense phase" ahead of the August 1 deadline to reach an agreement. "[Canadians] don't deserve the uncertainty that's been thrust upon them… they want the right kind of resolution. They want a deal that makes sense for C

On July 25, U.S. President Trump told reporters outside the White House that his country may not reach a new trade deal with Canada and could simply impose more or higher tariffs on its northern neighbor, saying "We haven't really had a lot of luck with Canada". 
"I think Canada could be one where there's just a tari

On July 10, President Trump posted a letter on his Truth Social site to Prime Minister Mark Carney threatening to impose 35% tariffs on Canadian goods that will take effect on August 1, and wrote that he will increase the levies if Canada retaliates.
Trump and Carney have been in negotiations to come to a trade resol

As of July 11, Tesla has slashed prices on the Model Y in Canada as sales in the country have virtually gone to zero over the last few months. 
As part of its counter-tariff strategy, Canada imposed a 25% “counter-measure surtax” on all passenger cars and light trucks from the U.S. since April 9. This move, on top of

On July 3, Environment Minister Benoit Charette said the Quebec government is broadening its definition of zero-emission vehicles to include hybrids, dramatically softening the compliance requirements for OEMs under the province’s ZEV mandate and benefitting models such as the Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT, Toyota RAV4 an

On July 7, it was reported that chairman of Nissan Americas Christian Meunier said on June 27 that Nissan had suspended production of three models for the Canadian market at its Tennessee and Mississippi assembly plants while awaiting the outcome of Canada-U.S. trade talks.
Meunier said that the decision was prompted

On June 30, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said that the U.S. will restart trade negotiations with Canada immediately after Canada scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. technology firms.
Trump said on June 27 that he was ending all U.S. trade discussions with Canada because of the digital servi

On June 27, Trump posted on his Truth Social that he has terminated trade discussions with Canada, citing an incoming Canadian tax on all tech companies, including those based in the U.S., for which the first payment is due on June 30, as “a direct and blatant attack on our Country."
"Based on this egregious Tax, we

On June 19, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new measures to help stabilize Canada's steel and aluminum sectors that have been hard hit by U.S. President Trump's tariffs, made even worse with low-price imported steel being directed to Canada. 
The new federal program includes a quota on foreign steel and