electric vehicle production in the U.S. would cause harm to Canada’s economy.“It’s not good news for Canada. It’s also really not good news for the U.S.,” Ambassador Kirsten Hillman said during an interview with Global News’ Mercedes Stephenson on The West Block.
Melanie Joly, Canada’s new foreign minister, takes up EV tax credits with U.S. The tax provision is currently under debate at the House of Representatives and has not been passed yet.It calls for a $4,500 incentive for union-made vehicles and $500 for U.S.-made batteries.
Vehicles would have to be made in the United States starting in 2027 to qualify for any of the $12,500 credit.The tax credit has been criticized by Canadian politicians as potentially putting thousands of jobs.