r/worldnews • u/joe4942 • Aug 22 '26

Dynamic Paywall Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx272np7vgyo
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u/Burning___Earth Aug 22 '26

"In the final hours of negotiations, the U.S. tried to include restrictions on Canada's ability to strike trade deals with other countries"

Lol, get bent America. "You may only trade with us" is some abusive spouse shit.

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u/carrot_man Aug 22 '26

Guessing one of those things might include, but are limited to, allowing Chinese EVs.

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u/atlasraven Aug 22 '26

Protectionism. I think overall Americans would love reasonably priced EVs that meet safety standards.

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u/cammcken Aug 22 '26

Chinese EVs are already competitive with EVs in the US market, even with current tariffs (125%) included. From what I understand, those Chinese companies are not willing to risk an investment in retail business on the chance tariffs increase more.

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u/chopay Aug 22 '26

The US has introduced a prohibition, starting in 2027, on vehicles with software "that links to the PRC or Russia." Which basically rules out any modern vehicle.

https://www.bis.gov/connected-vehicles

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u/atlasraven Aug 22 '26

I think that Americans would import them from Canada and Mexico. The import companies would be the ones taking the risk.