大反转！卡尼宣布：加拿大将进口4.9万辆中国电动汽车！关税从100%降到6.1%？

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Canada has significantly reversed its policy on electric vehicle tariffs from a 100% tax to a 6.1% most-favored-nation rate, allowing the import of 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles, marking a major shift in trade relations between China and Canada [1][3][10] Group 2 - Background on the tariff increase: In October 2024, Canada imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles under U.S. pressure, leading to a drastic drop in exports from 8,972 units in August to just 100 units by December, a decline of 99% [3][6] Group 3 - Reasons for Canada's sudden policy shift include: 1. Significant damage to Canadian consumers and the local market due to high tariffs, which limited access to competitively priced Chinese electric vehicles [6][7] 2. A desire to reduce dependency on U.S. economic policies, as previous tariffs did not yield substantial benefits for Canada [7][8] 3. The impact of China's retaliatory measures, which pressured Canadian agricultural and seafood sectors, prompting a reevaluation of the tariff strategy [8][10] Group 4 - Implications of the policy reversal: 1. The 49,000 vehicle quota opens the North American market for Chinese companies like BYD and NIO, allowing them to alleviate competitive pressure in Europe [10][12] 2. Canadian consumers will benefit from more affordable electric vehicles, while the local electric vehicle industry may see upgrades due to Chinese technological and supply chain advantages [10][12] 3. This shift may signal a broader trend of reducing trade barriers globally, as countries recognize that cooperation leads to mutual benefits rather than protectionism [10][12]