Ford says boycott Chinese EVs: ‘Support companies here’

0 January 25, 2026 20:53

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging Canadians to boycott Chinese electric vehicles, calling them "spy cars" after a new federal trade deal reduced tariffs on the imports. CTV’s Peter Szperling gauges reaction from drivers in Ottawa, including Tesla owner Eliani Farhat who would consider buying a Chinese EV for the lower price. Raymond Leury, president of the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa, says consumers will ultimately choose affordability over political messaging.

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