Canada is clamping down on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government seeks to align itself with the Biden administration on trade.
With a joint review of Canada’s free trade agreement with the US and Mexico coming up in 2026
I know you are being sarcastic, but China does not give two fucks where they source the rare minerals that consist within the batteries they manufacture.
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I know you are being sarcastic, but China does not give two fucks where they source the rare minerals that consist within the batteries they manufacture.
Look up the cobalt mines in Africa. China has essentially reintroduced slavery back into Africa with this.
Suggesting that western manufacturers give any more of a shit about this is laughable.
Just an example of how ridiculous this justification is, Tesla sources raw materials from a Chinese supplier.