Over 60% of Canadian respondents support importing Chinese electric vehicles
The Canadian government recently pledged to reduce the 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles to 6.1% and set a quota of 49,000 units per year.
Despite some noise within Canada, surveys show that the public is eagerly awaiting Chinese cars.
According to a report by the Canadian Press on February 4, a new survey shows that although some people have been misled by politicians, most Canadians say they are aware of and support allowing more Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market.
A survey by Leger, Canada's largest domestic market research and analysis company, shows that 70% of respondents are aware of the latest trade agreement between China and Canada, with significantly higher awareness rates among men and those over 55 years old.
61% of respondents support allowing more Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market, with 24% "strongly supporting" and 38% "somewhat supporting". Quebec has the highest support rate at 72%, as do men and those over 55 years old.
"Over the past 12 months, Canadians' views on Sino-Canadian relations have changed dramatically, and this is just one example," said Steve Mossop, Executive Vice President of Leger for Western Canada.
The report states that this online survey was conducted from January 30 to February 2, with a sample size of 1,570 people.
According to the website of the Ministry of Commerce, from January 14 to 17, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau visited China, during which the "China-Canada Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmap" was signed. Both sides made specific arrangements to properly address trade issues in areas such as electric vehicles, steel and aluminum products, canola, agricultural and water products, and reached positive consensus on increasing direct flights, improving the business environment, and agricultural product inspection and quarantine issues.
According to the latest adjusted arrangement, Canada has abolished the 100% additional tariff imposed during the Trudeau era, following the U.S. on imported Chinese electric vehicles. Instead, China's electric vehicles will be granted an annual quota of 49,000 units, with a Most-Favored-Nation tariff of 6.1% within the quota, without additional taxes of 100%. The quota amount will increase by a certain proportion each year.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856246094967875/
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