Doug Ford Slammed Canada’s New EV Deal with China
Ontario premier decries new China EV deal as a threat to Canadian jobs and market access.
On Jan. 16, 2026, Ontario premier Doug Ford publicly criticized a Canada‑China trade accord that allows 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) into Canada at a 6.1% tariff. The deal also lowers Canada’s canola tariff to 15% effective March 2026 and removes duties on lobster, crab, peas, and canola meal. The 49,000 vehicles represent less than 3% of Canadian new‑auto sales, yet Ford warns the influx could undercut Canadian automakers and erode access to the U.S. export market. With over 90,000 Ontario auto‑workers and 1.3 million vehicles built in 2024, Ford calls for federal‑provincial action to protect the sector. Prime Minister Mark Carney signed the accord amid broader China‑Canada trade ties, sparking opposition from industry and unions in Oshawa and Windsor.
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