Chinese EVs Enter Canada With Data Risks

Canada just dropped its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, letting in over 2,900 last month under a new deal that permits 49,000 per year at just 6.1% tariff — in exchange for better Chinese market access for Canadian farm goods. But here’s the catch: these connected cars can track your every move, and under China’s National Intelligence Law, manufacturers could be legally forced to hand over that data to the government. It’s not just about cars — it’s about your digital footprint, your habits, your life patterns, potentially exposed to surveillance. While trade deals move fast, the real safeguard? You. Be smart. These cars are cheaper, yes — but at what cost to your privacy? 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/c8e84c777fa7497c