Carney Defends China EV Deal with Trump

In a surprising twist at the G7 summit, Prime Minister Mark Carney defended Canada’s EV deal with China — allowing 49,000 Chinese-made cars in with a capped tariff — to President Trump, who reportedly liked the idea. Signed in January, the agreement slashes Chinese EV tariffs from 100% to 6.1%, part of a broader trade pact also lowering tariffs on Canadian canola and seafood. While the government says this will make EVs more affordable — projecting 50% will cost under $35,000 in five years — critics warn of risks to Canada’s auto industry, forced labor, and national security. Meanwhile, CUSMA renewal looms, with Canada’s Trade Minister set to meet U.S. counterparts to tackle auto trade, and officials optimistic about bilateral deals before finalizing the trilateral agreement. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b24f228febb1f23c