Canadian EV Deal With China Draws Scrutiny Over Alleged United Front Links
Summary
Canada agreed in January 2024 to reduce tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) from 100% to 6.1%, allowing 49,000 Chinese-made EVs into Canada. This decision came after a policy proposal linked to a Chinese businessman with ties to China’s United Front system urged the government to lower the tariffs, raising concerns about foreign influence in Canada.Key Facts
- Canada cut tariffs on Chinese EVs from 100% to 6.1% as part of a trade deal with China in January 2024.
- The tariff cut allows 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles to enter Canada.
- The change breaks with the United States, which still restricts Chinese EVs.
- A businessman named Shui Shousong, linked to China’s United Front system, submitted a policy proposal to the Canadian government to reduce the tariff.
- Shui Shousong is president of the Sino-Canada Entrepreneurs Association (SinoCann).
- The United Front is a Chinese Communist Party agency that works to influence overseas communities and foreign governments.
- Canadian politicians and diplomats attended an event organized by Shui promoting Canada-China EV cooperation.
- Canadian authorities and Newsweek have sought comments from government offices and Shui’s organization but received limited responses.
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