Canada Reopens a Quota-Limited Channel for Chinese EVs; BYD Moves Early on Compliance Filings
Canada will allow a capped volume of Chinese-made EVs to enter under a 6.1% MFN tariff between March and August 2026, reversing the effective market freeze created by the October 2024 tariff increase. BYD has registered compliance entities and export-ready vehicles with Transport Canada, positioning to compete for permits allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.