Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging Canadians to boycott Chinese-made electric vehicles after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent trade deal with China. Ford says the deal will undermine Ontario’s already-struggling auto sector. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Canadians to boycott Chinese-made electric vehicles when they are allowed back into the country under a deal recently struck by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Canadians should support car companies that have a manufacturing presence in Canada, Ford said, and he does not believe Chinese automakers will ever start producing vehicles here. A lack of guaranteesCarney has said the deal is an opportunity for Ontario, as there is interest in Chinese companies producing "affordable" electric vehicles in Canada.

Source: CBC News January 22, 2026 04:27 UTC