Good morning! Welcome back to Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news for car manufacturers, parts suppliers, car dealers, and others in the automotive industry.

Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

Start Date: 2025-04-06
End Date: 2025-04-12

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Canada Imposes 25% Tariffs on U.S. Vehicles

Effective April 9, 2025, Canada will impose 25% tariffs on non-CUSMA compliant vehicles and non-Canadian/Mexican content of CUSMA-compliant vehicles imported from the U.S. These measures are a direct response to U.S. tariffs on the Canadian auto sector. Goods already in transit on the effective date are exempt. The remission framework aims to incentivize domestic production and investments, maintaining Canadian jobs. Further details will be provided soon.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca, Announcements: www.canada.ca

China Surtax Remission Order Amended

The Order Amending the China Surtax Remission Order (2024) remits surtaxes on certain Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel/aluminum products due to short supply or pre-existing contractual obligations. Consultations informed these adjustments, expanding relief for specific products and companies. The amendment aims to address supply chain challenges and minimize economic impacts.

Sources: Canada Gazette, Part II: www.gazette.gc.ca

Energy Efficiency Regulations Update

Amendment to the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016, under the Energy Efficiency Act, reflects ongoing efforts to harmonize energy standards between Canada and the U.S. This regulatory update aims to eliminate inefficient products from the market, contributing to reduced energy consumption and GHG emissions. NRCan administers the ENERGY STAR program to encourage high-efficiency product manufacturing.

Sources: Canada Gazette, Part II: www.gazette.gc.ca

Provincial Announcements

Saskatchewan Autobody Learning Camp

Sask DLC and Sask Polytech offer hands-on autobody field learning for high school students, enhancing career exploration.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.saskatchewan.ca

Manitoba Expands EV Charging Infrastructure

Manitoba invests $500,000 to install 51 new EV charging stations, supporting the transition to greener transport across the province.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.gov.mb.ca

Public Officials' Social Media

François-Philippe Champagne on U.S. Tariffs

Champagne tweets Canada’s countermeasures against U.S. tariffs, emphasizing protection for Canadian workers and businesses.

Sources: Social Media: x.com, Social Media: x.com

Julie Dzerowicz Advocates for Canadian Auto Jobs

Dzerowicz tweets support for Canadian auto industry jobs amid unjust U.S. tariffs, stressing Liberal commitment to job protection.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay on Tariffs

Savard-Tremblay tweets concerns over broad application of tariffs on partner nations, specifically regarding Chinese electric vehicles.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Arpan Khanna Visits Auto Business

Khanna shares Conservative plans at Fairbanks-Westend Auto to protect jobs and prioritize Canadian workers.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Jonathan Wilkinson on BC Innovation

Wilkinson highlights BC’s clean tech leadership and commitment to economic growth while reducing emissions.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

What We're Reading This Week

• Auto Sector Alert: 25% US tariffs and China's 34% retaliation impact Ford, GM, Tesla.
• Opinion Piece: Trump's auto tariffs threaten industry profit margins, risking shutdown.