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Let’s Do This! Remove Tarriffs on EVs (pressreader.com)

submitted 4 days ago by engene@lemmy.ca to c/canada@lemmy.ca

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If we want to advance our economy, we need to embrace EV adoption. We already invested heavily into EV supply chains.

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[-] SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works 10 points 4 days ago

You may be right, but ostensibly, tariffs and other barriers are an attempt to make trade more fair, as the business conditions in China are significantly different and give various unfair advantages over jurisdictions that have higher labour standards, safety standards, environmental standards, and fewer subsidies.

So in that sense, we don't want to subsidize the oppression of workers who give up a decent living to save us some money, etc..

I realize that things like safety standards can change much faster than legislation.

[-] LadyAutumn 10 points 4 days ago

China is already selling their EVs literally around the world. Their cars are significantly more cost effective and more technologically advanced than literally any competition. Theyre all over the world. For good reason. They're also building factories in other countries, around the world, to bring the same cars and technology there. Canada is missing out categorically.

Canada also isnt holding out over workers rights motives. Its because of our close ties with America and the American auto industry.