Chinese EVs Go From Rejects to Most Wanted in North America
Competition is brewing between the U.S. and its neighbors to attract China’s automaking giants.
The BYD Shenzhen car carrier sets off on its maiden voyage from Suzhou, China, with more than 7,000 BYD EVs, April 27, 2025. Credit: VCG via Getty Images
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made waves in January when he dropped the country’s 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, breaking with the United States. Starting this year, Canada will allow a limited quota of imported Chinese EVs, and is actively courting Chinese automakers to set up factories in the country.
At the time, critics warned Canada to brace for blowback from Washington. Instead, as the U.S. and China prepare for Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, Ottawa
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