A mayor of the Laurentians is proposing to open the doors wide to the importation of Chinese electric cars to counter the 25% customs tariffs that Donald Trump wants to impose.
“If the Canadian government wants to hurt the USA, it is about abolishing the current customs fees of 100% [sur les voitures électriques chinoises]», writes Paul Germain on the business people network LinkedIn.
Asked by The Journalthe mayor of Prévost explains that it would be a solution of last resort, but that Canada absolutely must put pressure on the American president.
Photo taken from the Renouveau Prévostois political party
“It could be a counterbalance because the current situation with the Americans is insane and unreal,” he said.
According to Paul Germain, who is a trained notary, such a counterattack against Donald Trump’s threats would completely change the electric car market in Canada since Chinese manufacturers could sell some of their vehicles with a range of more than 700 km for approximately $30,000.
Tesla would not like
“The Chinese have surpassed what the Americans are doing […] There is still a company that is very close to Mr. Trump called Tesla, maybe he would not like that,” he adds, referring to Tesla founder Elon Musk. an influential friend of the new president.
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Despite Justin Trudeau’s announcement of his future departure, Mr. Prévost wants the Canadian Prime Minister to remain standing in front of the Americans.
“Canada is like a boxer who has just been stunned and we need to come to our senses […] As Justin Trudeau has nothing left to lose, he must bare his fangs,” concludes the politician.
