OTTAWA — The president of an association representing automakers says the Canadian government must be “crystal clear” that it intends to keep its surtax on Chinese electric vehicles as it embarks on a review of the measure. Article content

Brian Kingston, the p resident and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, which represents Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, says the existing surtax ensures Canada is aligned with the U.S., which has its own 100 per cent levy on Chinese electric vehicles. Article content

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