Some Canadian Leaders Want Thaw With China to Offset US Trade War
Last year, the Canadian government put tariffs of 100% on Chinese-made electric vehicles and 25% on steel and aluminum products, aligning with what the Biden administration had done. The move also protected Canada's auto industry.
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