EV Stocks Weekly Wrap: Canada Opens Door to Chinese EVs as Tesla Faces Fresh U.S. Scrutiny
New York, Jan 16, 2026, 19:20 ET Canada’s choice to slash tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles thrust trade policy back into the spotlight for EV stocks on Friday. This reverses a major 2024 protectionist measure and could deepen the North American divide over Chinese auto imports. (Reuters) The move comes as governments scramble to boost electric vehicle demand, which has lagged behind forecasts and squeezed automakers’ profits. Germany, for instance, is working on a fresh subsidy plan targeting low- and middle-income households. (Reuters) U.S. officials cautioned Canada that the deal might backfire, stressing that Chinese EVs cleared for Canada won’t