China urges Canada to comply with WTO rulesĀ 

China is urging Canada to comply with the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) rules regarding electric vehicle (EV) imports. Last month, Canada’s Department of Finance announced the Government’s intention to impose a 100% tax on China-made EV imports, effective October 1, 2024. The 100% surtax will apply to fully electric vehicles and some hybrid cars made […]

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Tesla prepares Model Y rejuvenation in China next year, aiming to take market share

Tesla is preparing for a rejuvenation of the Model Y in China next year, as it plans to produce a six-seat configuration of the all-electric crossover specifically for the market as it aims to take back market share from competitors. In 2025, Tesla plans to bring a new Model Y to China, Reuters said in a […]

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Canada to launch tariffs on Chinese EVs, battery materials this year

Canada is officially set to launch massive tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) and battery materials from China later this year, following suit with the U.S. and others trying to bolster domestic supply chains. Over the last couple of months, support has been mounting for Canadian lawmakers to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs, after the U.S. […]

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China replies to EU EV tariffs with anti-subsidy probe of its own

China has replied to the European Commission’s electric vehicle (EV) tariffs with an anti-subsidy probe of its own. China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has accepted an application to investigate subsidy schemes for dairy products exported to China from several European member states.  The MOC announced the start of its own anti-subsidy probe on Europe’s dairy […]

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China responds to updated EU tariffs on EV imports

China’s Commerce Ministry responded to the European Commission’s updated tariffs on electric vehicle (EV) imports from China.  A spokesperson from the Ministry of Commerce addressed the Commission’s reduced tariffs on China-made EV imports to Europe. The Commission recently published a draft plan updating its tariff rate for China-made EV imports. It reduced the maximum duty […]

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Tesla Cybertruck appears to get first license plate in China

A Tesla Cybertruck in China has seemingly been registered, marking the first time one of the electric vehicles (EVs) has been spotted with a license plate in the country. On Friday, a Tesla Cybertruck was spotted with a license plate in the Tianjin municipality in China, coming amidst significant speculation as to whether the EV […]

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GM Canada supports tariffs on China-made EVs

General Motors Canada announced its support for tariffs on China-made electric vehicle (EV) imports as Chinese automaker BYD plans to enter the Canadian auto market.  “We’re encouraged by the government’s examination of these issues. Because on the basis of strong competition, a fair playing field, it encourages us to invest heavily, employ deeply,” commented the […]

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EU member states expected to support tariffs on China-made EV imports

All European Union (EU) member states are expected to support the new tariffs on China-made electric vehicle (EV) imports by November.  The European Commissioner of Trade, Valois Dombrovskis, stated that all 27 member states in the EU will support the European Commission’s tariffs of up to 38% on EV imports from China.  “It’s clear that […]

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