Group 1 - The Premier of Manitoba, Ginew, has requested the federal government to eliminate the 100% tariff on electric vehicles imposed on China, citing disproportionate impacts on Western Canada due to a "dual-line trade war" [1] - The electric vehicle tariff was implemented in alignment with the U.S. last year to protect the Canadian automotive industry, but retaliatory measures from China have severely affected Canadian canola prices and the pork production sector [1] - A pork producer in Manitoba reported an annual negative impact of CAD 19 million (approximately 97 million RMB) due to these tariffs [1] Group 2 - Saskatchewan, the largest canola-producing province, saw its exports to China drop to CAD 9.6 million in August, a 76% decrease compared to the same period last year, with China previously being the second-largest export destination for its agricultural products [1] - The Premier of Saskatchewan, Moe, emphasized the need for Canada to improve relations with China and reduce reliance on the U.S. market, advocating for continued dialogue between Canada and China [1][2] - A recent poll indicated that only 44% of Canadians support the electric vehicle tariff, down from 63% the previous year, while opposition has risen from 27% to 47% [2] Group 3 - The Canadian Minister of Finance's office is currently evaluating the decision to impose tariffs on electric vehicles, although no timeline for this assessment has been disclosed [3] - Prime Minister Gainey mentioned that Canada is seeking to deepen relations with China in areas such as agriculture and climate [3]

Group 1 - The Premier of Manitoba, Genuis, has requested the Canadian federal government to eliminate the 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, citing significant negative impacts on bilateral trade and the western regions of Canada [1] - Genuis highlighted that the current state of Canada-China relations is at a "critical moment" and urged the government to seize the opportunity to improve trade ties [1] - The province of Saskatchewan has also expressed similar sentiments, with Premier Moe advocating for the removal of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles [1] Group 2 - Data indicates that Saskatchewan's canola seed exports to China fell by 76% year-on-year in August, reflecting the adverse effects of the tariffs [1] - The retaliatory measures from China have led to a substantial decline in canola seed prices and have severely impacted the pork production industry in Canada [1]