Trump administration officials said Friday that Canada would regret allowing China to import up to 49,000 Chinese EVs and ban them from the US.

“I think they’ll look back at this decision and surely regret it to bring Chinese cars into their market,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at a Ford plant event in Ohio to promote cheap cars.

Canada imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in 2024, echoing the U.S. As Washington tightens down on Canadian automobiles and parts, the U.S. concerns EVs could help China enter North America.

As major U.S. manufacturers believe China threatens the automotive business, lawmakers from both parties have vehemently opposed Chinese autos.

Other government officials praised Republican Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno’s resistance to Chinese auto imports.
“As long as I have air in my body, there will not be Chinese vehicles sold the United States of America — period,” said he.