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Author: Laura Stone
Publication Date: January 21, 2026 - 16:14
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Doug Ford says Canadians should boycott Chinese-made EVs
January 21, 2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canadians should boycott Chinese-made electric vehicles after Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a deal with that country, as the Premier and industry representatives called on the federal government to do more to support the province’s beleaguered auto sector.
Mr. Ford, appearing alongside auto industry representatives and a national union leader on Wednesday, said Canadians shouldn’t buy any of the 49,000 Chinese EVs set to be imported at a lower tariff rate as a result of Mr. Carney’s recent deal with China.
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