On February 25, the Canadian government published the rules and regulations regarding the importation of Chinese-built EVs into Canada. Starting March 1, Global Affairs Canada begins issuing permits for Chinese-built EVs under a renewed trade agreement with China.
Canada will issue permits for up to 24,500 China-made

On February 23, the Canadian Minister for Industry and the German Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to deepen dialogue and cooperation in the automotive and mobility sector. The goal is to strengthen the industrial base, diversify and stabilize supply chains, and further ac

With Canada’s recent change in allowing imported cars from China at a preferred 6.1% tariff rate, down from 100%, many OEMs currently selling vehicles in Canada are considering bringing in their vehicles built in China.
Volvo Cars Canada began importing the EX30 electric crossover built in Zhangjiakou Plant, China in

On February 18, the Canadian government released details of its new automotive strategy that combines investment, revised emissions standards, EV incentives for consumers, trade measures to reduce the auto sector’s dependence on U.S. policies, and assistance to Canada’s autoworkers. The measures announced by Prime Mi

On February 9 in a post on Truth Social, President Trump threatened to prevent the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario from opening unless Canada agrees to an economic deal that he thinks benefits the U.S.
Detroit's OEMs have long supported construction of a second bridge in Detroit

On February 5, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that his government was ending its national EV mandate, marking another retreat from climate measures after previously dropping both an emissions cap on the oil and gas sector and regulations for clean electricity.
In its place, Canada will introduce stronger em

On January 30, Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly said her government will seek to recover money from General Motors after the company’s decision to lay off 500 workers at a truck plant in Oshawa, Ontario, announced the day before.
This was the second time in less than six months GM has cut jobs at a Canadian as

On January 29, 2026, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, India, held bilateral talks with the Canadian Minister of Natural Resources to strengthen cooperation in critical minerals, clean mobility, and manufacturing.
India launched an incentive programme of USD 2 billion to create an indigenous Advanced Che

On January 29, the governments of Canada and South Korea announced that the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, and her counterpart, Jung-Kwan Kim, Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources of the Republic of Korea, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the goal of bringing Korean auto manuf

On January 24 in a post on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Canada, warning it not to make a trade deal with China or face the increased import levies.
"If Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a 'Drop Off Port' for China to send goods and products into the Un

Canada and China signed an agreement January 16 that will see Canada allow 49,000 Chinese EVs into the country at a 6.1% tariff rate, down from 100% set in 2024, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney saying the deal is an “opportunity” for Ontario and autoworkers.
In a January 18 press conference in Doha, Qatar, C

Tesla appears poised to be an early beneficiary of Canada’s decision to reopen imports of Chinese-made EVs, following the removal of a 100% tariff that halted shipments in 2024. Under the new Canada–China trade agreement, Canada will allow up to 49,000 vehicles per year to be imported from China at a 6.1% tariff, wit

On January 17, Lotus Technology Inc. announced its support for Canada’s new tariff policy, which allows up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles each year to enter the country at a reduced tariff of 6.1%. This strengthens China–Canada trade relations and will help its company’s growth in the North American market.
The

On January 16, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that his government has reached a deal with China to allow 49,000 Chinese EVs into the domestic market each year, at a 6.1% tariff, in exchange for dropping duties on canola products to 15% by March.
Carney described this as a "preliminary but landmark" agr

On January 15, administration automotive policy leader U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno made comments about the upcoming USMCA talks in a videotaped response at a panel discussion at the Detroit Auto Show, which he was not able to attend in person.
Moreno, a former auto dealer, has emerged as a leading voice on automotive pol

On January 13, U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is “irrelevant” to him and Americans don’t need Canadian products. “It expires very shortly and we could have it or not,” Trump said while touring a Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show. “

On December 18, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will begin formal talks with the United States in January to review the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). Internal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc will lead discussions with U.S. counterparts. Carney said Canada also plans to pursue additional

Volvo Cars said it will not continue sales of its 2026 EX90 in Canada, as the electric three-row crossover is built in the U.S. and subject to 25% Canadian counter-tariffs.
Canada introduced retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-built vehicles this April, soon after U.S. President Trump enacted a 25% tariff on vehicles import

On December 5, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington. The three later met privately on the sidelines of the event, with no staff in the room, in a meeting that lasted about 4

The Canadian government is notifying Stellantis NV that it is in default on its taxpayer-backed financial aid after it moved planned auto production to a U.S. plant, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said. “Today, on December 4, I’m formally announcing that we’re serving Stellantis with a notice of default under the con