Canadian Politician Proposes 100% Tesla Tariff
Canadian politician Chrystia Freeland proposed a 100% tariff on Tesla vehicles in retaliation for US tariffs on Canadian goods, aiming to pressure White House stakeholders. This has sparked debate, with some criticizing the direct targeting of Tesla while others see it as justified given Elon Musk’s perceived support for President Trump. Alternatively, removing Canada’s 100% tariff on Chinese EVs could boost EV availability, counteract the impact of US tariffs, and potentially pressure American automakers to lobby against Trump’s trade policies. This approach would also facilitate the continued transition to zero-emission vehicles in Canada. The opening of the Canadian market to Chinese electric vehicles may ultimately benefit consumers and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles.
John Q. Hosedrinker