Canada needs to maintain its 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday.

Ford said the measure is critical to securing a trade deal with the U.S. and protecting Canada's auto sector.

"If the federal government removes its tariffs against Chinese-made EVs, you will contradict and undermine months of engagement with U.S. officials and lawmakers about the need to protect and enhance our highly integrated cross-border automotive supply chains," Ford writes.

Ford said the tariff protects 157,000 jobs and the $46 billion the Ontario and federal governments have invested in developing Canada's electric vehicle and battery supply chains since 2020.

Canada implemented the 100 per cent tariff on Ch

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