Honda Canada President and CEO Dave Jamieson says low-cost, state-subsidized cars entering the country and government policies are making Canada less competitive, while emphasizing that access to the U.S. market is essential.
His comments come as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government signed a deal in January to allow 49,000 Chinese EVs into Canada at a reduced tariff rate of 6.1 percent from the previous 100 percent rate.
Speaking at the 2026 Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association Summit on June 9, Jamieson warned that Canada is at a “crossroads,” and the decisions made in the coming months or years will determine whether the country remains a global leader in auto manufacturing or becomes a market for others to sell into….