In Canada, the debate over matching the 100% tariffs recently imposed by the Biden administration on Chinese EVs is heating up, with the premier of Ontario pushing for these tariffs and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offering general statements without taking a clear position.

The Standing Committee on International Trade in Canada's House of Commons is carrying out a study in preparation for the upcoming review of the USMCA (referred to as CUSMA in Canada). At its first meeting with expert witnesses, a number of issues related to trade in Chinese EVs

When asked whether the Canadian government would follow the U.S. lead and impose tariffs on EV imports from China, Canada's Industry Minister suggested in general terms that it was aligned with the U.S., without making a clear commitment on the tariffs.

Recently, a proposed deal between Montreal-based SRG Mining Inc. and a Chinese company for a graphite mining operation in West Africa was scuttled by the Canadian government.

A deal reached between a Chinese and a Canadian mining company could be a test of growing Canadian concerns about selling mining assets to Chinese companies.

The Special Committee on the Canada-People's Republic of China Relationship, established by the Canadian House of Commons, has issued a report on "The Exposure of Canadian Investment Funds to Human Rights Violations in the People's Republic of China."

After completing negotiations on an investment agreement a couple months ago, Taiwan and Canada signed the agreement at the end of December.