January  18, 2026

In the industrial age, no reconfiguring of the global system has ever begun with a manifesto. They could start with the replacement of infrastructure, the migration of standards and the accumulation of daily choices. From this perspective, Canada's decision to import Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) aligns with the fundamental laws of trade and economic development.

According to the latest adjustment plan released by China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday, Canada will grant a quota of 49,000 units for Chinese EVs annually. Within this quota, vehicles will enjoy the Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rate of 6.1 percent. This means the door to the North American market may be quietly cracking open for Chinese EVs.

Washington seems to be anxious. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that Canada will "regret" allowing Chinese EVs into the market. But if we examine current trends in global EV development, it's far more likely that Americans will be the ones with regrets.

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