Canadians Express Concerns over Chinese Tariffs on Electric Vehicles

RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney shares insights from a recent study, discusses EV market access in Canada, and highlights other market opportunities top of mind for Canadian producers.

ALBERTA, CANADA (RFD-TV) — A recent study indicates that Canadian farmers are urging their government to take action on China’s tariffs on electric vehicles, highlighting broader concerns about trade and market access. Shaun Haney, host of Real Ag Radio, joined RFD-TV to share insights from the study.

In his interview, Haney discussed the percentage of Canadian farmers who believe the tariffs should be lifted and explored which trade markets are currently top of mind for farmers.

Haney also shared farmers’ perspectives on which markets are considered most important for Canada’s long-term agricultural future, emphasizing the need for strategic trade policies.

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