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Enclave 10/28/25 3:32:15 AM #1:	https://electrek.co/2025/10/27/canada-rumored-immently-remove-tariffs-chinese-electric-cars/ Trump just keeps winning! Be interesting if BYD opens up some manufacturing plants in Ontario as part of a deal like this. --- The commercial says that Church isn't for perfect people, I guess that's why I'm an atheist. <cite>Enclave posted [p:986861922] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>https://electrek.co/2025/10/27/canada-rumored-immently-remove-tariffs-chinese-electric-cars/Trump just keeps winning! Be interesting if BYD opens up some manufacturing plants in Ontario as part of a deal like this. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
solosnake 10/28/25 3:34:01 AM #2:	I wonder if Americans would be able to buy them in Canada and drive them home --- "We would have no NBA possibly if they got rid of all the flopping." ~ Dwyane Wade <cite>solosnake posted [p:986861927] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>I wonder if Americans would be able to buy them in Canada and drive them home</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
__starsnostars 10/28/25 3:36:11 AM #3:	Good. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDyXIXyAZq0 Please consider adopting a cat from your SPCA or local animal shelter. <cite>__starsnostars posted [p:986861934] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>Good. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 10/28/25 3:37:40 AM #4:	solosnake posted... I wonder if Americans would be able to buy them in Canada and drive them home I doubt it. Otherwise you'll end up in the same situation Ireland is in between the UK and EU. --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! http://i.imgur.com/yPw05Ob.png <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:986861944] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>solosnake posted... </cite><quote>I wonder if Americans would be able to buy them in Canada and drive them home</quote>I doubt it. Otherwise you'll end up in the same situation Ireland is in between the UK and EU. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
boomgetchopped3 10/28/25 3:40:17 AM #5:	solosnake posted... I wonder if Americans would be able to buy them in Canada and drive them home Same. Im very close to the border. Wouldnt mind a 15k car --- If not for the glaze <cite>boomgetchopped3 posted [p:986861953] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>solosnake posted... </cite><quote>I wonder if Americans would be able to buy them in Canada and drive them home</quote>Same. Im very close to the border. Wouldnt mind a 15k car</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Enclave 10/28/25 3:40:26 AM #6:	solosnake posted... I wonder if Americans would be able to buy them in Canada and drive them home No, registering a car from Canada in the States and vice versa is fairly annoying from what I've heard. If any Chinese EV manufacturers open plants in Canada it likely will be with the idea of eventually trade between Canada and the States will normalize and thus Canada will become a vector for them to be able to import vehicles into the country. --- The commercial says that Church isn't for perfect people, I guess that's why I'm an atheist. <cite>Enclave posted [p:986861954] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>solosnake posted... </cite><quote>I wonder if Americans would be able to buy them in Canada and drive them home</quote>No, registering a car from Canada in the States and vice versa is fairly annoying from what I've heard. If any Chinese EV manufacturers open plants in Canada it likely will be with the idea of eventually trade between Canada and the States will normalize and thus Canada will become a vector for them to be able to import vehicles into the country. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 10/28/25 3:50:29 AM #7:	boomgetchopped3 posted... Same. Im very close to the border. Wouldnt mind a 15k car You are almost certainly going to have to pay the 100% Biden Tariff which AFAIK, is one of the only things Trump hasn't revoked from Biden's administration. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:986861983] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>boomgetchopped3 posted... </cite><quote>Same. Im very close to the border. Wouldnt mind a 15k car</quote>You are almost certainly going to have to pay the 100% Biden Tariff which AFAIK, is one of the only things Trump hasn't revoked from Biden's administration.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Sundercles 10/28/25 4:26:33 AM #9:	Immently --- Favorite series: Super Robot Wars, Dragon Quest, Fire Emblem, Tales, Megami Tensei, FF (I-X), Suikoden, Lunar, Phantasy Star, Shining Force, SoulCal, and more! <cite>Sundercles posted [p:986862076] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>Immently </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumpo 10/28/25 7:37:05 AM #10:	You guys talking about buying in Canada to bring to US have never heard of FMVSS? The chance to bring a vehicle not certified would be in 25 years. --- Lancool II \| Z690 Tomahawk \| 12700K \| Fuma 2 \| RTX 3070Ti \| 32GB 3600MHz \| FireCuda 530 1TB \| Inland NVMe 1TB \| P3 Plus 4TB \| RM750x <cite>Trumpo posted [p:986862714] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>You guys talking about buying in Canada to bring to US have never heard of FMVSS? The chance to bring a vehicle not certified would be in 25 years. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Choco 10/28/25 7:40:38 AM #11:	__starsnostars posted... Good. [LFAQs-redacted-quote] why --- https://i.imgur.com/286sD4e.png http://error1355.com/ce/Choco.html <cite>Choco posted [p:986862731] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>__starsnostars posted... </cite><quote>Good.</quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> why</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YellowSUV 10/28/25 8:40:09 AM #12:	Enclave posted... No, registering a car from Canada in the States and vice versa is fairly annoying from what I've heard. If any Chinese EV manufacturers open plants in Canada it likely will be with the idea of eventually trade between Canada and the States will normalize and thus Canada will become a vector for them to be able to import vehicles into the country. Yeah, in general a car needs to be 25 years or older before you can import it to America. You can get around it in some exceptions but it is a very annoying process. --- We all live in a Yellow SUV! a Yellow SUV! <cite>YellowSUV posted [p:986863006] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>Enclave posted... </cite><quote>No, registering a car from Canada in the States and vice versa is fairly annoying from what I've heard. If any Chinese EV manufacturers open plants in Canada it likely will be with the idea of eventually trade between Canada and the States will normalize and thus Canada will become a vector for them to be able to import vehicles into the country.</quote>Yeah, in general a car needs to be 25 years or older before you can import it to America. You can get around it in some exceptions but it is a very annoying process. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrPrimemaster 10/28/25 8:50:28 AM #13:	I dont mean to derail but Its crazy to have a mispelling in your published article, imminently not immently. --- Metroids Suck <cite>DrPrimemaster posted [p:986863062] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>I dont mean to derail but Its crazy to have a mispelling in your published article, imminently not immently.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CARRRNE_ASADA 10/28/25 8:53:07 AM #14:	China is really the winner in all these trade deals. Trump just fast forwarded their global dominion which makes think this could potentially end in a war down the road. US might have a strong military, but the lack of serious and intelligent people on top will back fire. Next time you start a trade war, make sure the other countries dont have so much leverage on your economy. --- SEXY SEXY! <cite>CARRRNE_ASADA posted [p:986863080] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>China is really the winner in all these trade deals. Trump just fast forwarded their global dominion which makes think this could potentially end in a war down the road. US might have a strong military, but the lack of serious and intelligent people on top will back fire. Next time you start a trade war, make sure the other countries dont have so much leverage on your economy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Metal_Gear_Raxis 10/28/25 9:17:38 AM #15:	China's gonna be the new global superpower once all the dust has cleared, shame. --- Time is a funny thing, you know? I guess in the big picture of my life, you were only a blip. But oftentimes, those "blips" make the biggest impacts. <cite>Metal_Gear_Raxis posted [p:986863240] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>China's gonna be the new global superpower once all the dust has cleared, shame.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
refmon 10/28/25 9:39:18 AM #16:	I've heard that Chinese electric cars are years ahead of the competition but does anyone know why specifically? --- If you read this signature, then that meant that I had control of what you read for 5 SECONDS!! <cite>refmon posted [p:986863392] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>I've heard that Chinese electric cars are years ahead of the competition but does anyone know why specifically? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Starks 10/28/25 9:43:36 AM #17:	Chinese EVs are being treated as frontier tech like phones. Getting the latest chips and software stacks and aerodynamic styles. BYD would have some work to do to implement NACS and following US/CA safety standards. And electronic doors with no physical backup or handles won't fly. --- Paid for by StarksPAC, a registered 501(c)(4) <cite>Starks posted [p:986863428] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>Chinese EVs are being treated as frontier tech like phones. Getting the latest chips and software stacks and aerodynamic styles.BYD would have some work to do to implement NACS and following US/CA safety standards. And electronic doors with no physical backup or handles won't fly.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Thermador446 10/28/25 9:43:57 AM #18:	Sticking it to musk and Trump at the same time, in different ways is impressive. --- "While you were wasting your time castrating a priceless antique, I was systematically feeding babies to hungry mutated puppies!" -The Monarch <cite>Thermador446 posted [p:986863433] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>Sticking it to musk and Trump at the same time, in different ways is impressive.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Thermador446 10/28/25 9:45:52 AM #19:	boomgetchopped3 posted... Same. Im very close to the border. Wouldnt mind a 15k car Of course they aren't gonna let you do THAT! --- "While you were wasting your time castrating a priceless antique, I was systematically feeding babies to hungry mutated puppies!" -The Monarch <cite>Thermador446 posted [p:986863447] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>boomgetchopped3 posted... </cite><quote>Same. Im very close to the border. Wouldnt mind a 15k car</quote>Of course they aren't gonna let you do THAT!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Enclave 10/28/25 10:52:20 AM #20:	YellowSUV posted... Yeah, in general a car needs to be 25 years or older before you can import it to America. You can get around it in some exceptions but it is a very annoying process. I'm not talking about imports from individuals, I'm talking about companies doing vehicle imports. Ford for instance builds some vehicles in Canada and Mexico and imports them into the USA and they sure aren't waiting 25 years to do it. --- The commercial says that Church isn't for perfect people, I guess that's why I'm an atheist. <cite>Enclave posted [p:986863975] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>YellowSUV posted... </cite><quote>Yeah, in general a car needs to be 25 years or older before you can import it to America. You can get around it in some exceptions but it is a very annoying process.</quote>I'm not talking about imports from individuals, I'm talking about companies doing vehicle imports. Ford for instance builds some vehicles in Canada and Mexico and imports them into the USA and they sure aren't waiting 25 years to do it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DoesntMatter 10/28/25 10:57:11 AM #21:	Enclave posted... https://electrek.co/2025/10/27/canada-rumored-immently-remove-tariffs-chinese-electric-cars/ Trump just keeps winning! Be interesting if BYD opens up some manufacturing plants in Ontario as part of a deal like this. WTF is this article? It says Canada followed the US in imposing 100% tariffs on China EVs "last year". The fuck? Trump's tariffs are from THIS year. And it says the move mainly helped the US auto industry? No it fucking didn't lol. --- Reject the Oligarchy. Resist their plot: https://theplotagainstamerica.com/ Find your local organizers: https://www.fiftyfifty.one/ https://indivisible.org/ <cite>DoesntMatter posted [p:986864017] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>Enclave posted... </cite><quote>https://electrek.co/2025/10/27/canada-rumored-immently-remove-tariffs-chinese-electric-cars/Trump just keeps winning! Be interesting if BYD opens up some manufacturing plants in Ontario as part of a deal like this.</quote>WTF is this article? It says Canada followed the US in imposing 100% tariffs on China EVs "last year". The fuck? Trump's tariffs are from THIS year. And it says the move mainly helped the US auto industry? No it fucking didn't lol.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Enclave 10/28/25 11:02:20 AM #22:	DoesntMatter posted... WTF is this article? It says Canada followed the US in imposing 100% tariffs on China EVs "last year". The fuck? Trump's tariffs are from THIS year. And it says the move mainly helped the US auto industry? No it fucking didn't lol. They're not talking about Trump's tariffs, they're talking about Biden's 100% tariff on Chinese EVs which Canada mirrored in 2024. https://www.utilitydive.com/news/joe-biden-china-tariff-hikes-ev-battery-semiconductor-final/727014/ The USA wanted to protect their car manufacturers and stop cheap EVs from China so Biden imposed a 100% tariff and Canada followed along. There was pressure from the Biden admin for Canada to put in place the tariff but I don't think it's generally known how much pressure since Canada often would mirror the USA in stuff like this. Of course 2025 is very different from 2024 so time to rethink things like this. --- The commercial says that Church isn't for perfect people, I guess that's why I'm an atheist. <cite>Enclave posted [p:986864064] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>DoesntMatter posted... </cite><quote>WTF is this article? It says Canada followed the US in imposing 100% tariffs on China EVs "last year". The fuck? Trump's tariffs are from THIS year. And it says the move mainly helped the US auto industry? No it fucking didn't lol.</quote>They're not talking about Trump's tariffs, they're talking about Biden's 100% tariff on Chinese EVs which Canada mirrored in 2024.https://www.utilitydive.com/news/joe-biden-china-tariff-hikes-ev-battery-semiconductor-final/727014/The USA wanted to protect their car manufacturers and stop cheap EVs from China so Biden imposed a 100% tariff and Canada followed along. There was pressure from the Biden admin for Canada to put in place the tariff but I don't think it's generally known how much pressure since Canada often would mirror the USA in stuff like this.Of course 2025 is very different from 2024 so time to rethink things like this. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Starks 10/28/25 11:08:21 AM #23:	DoesntMatter posted... WTF is this article? It says Canada followed the US in imposing 100% tariffs on China EVs "last year". The fuck? Trump's tariffs are from THIS year. And it says the move mainly helped the US auto industry? No it fucking didn't lol. Please reread this entire topic. Biden and Trudeau both applied narrow tariffs on Chinese EVs. The kind of narrow tariffs that Reagan actually supported in the TV ad that's been going around if you needed additional frame of reference. Do such tariffs work? Probably not. Regardless of whether BYD vehicles were going to flood the North American market, we're not seeing American manufacturers match what BYD is trying to do in a reasonable time frame. --- Paid for by StarksPAC, a registered 501(c)(4) <cite>Starks posted [p:986864112] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>DoesntMatter posted... </cite><quote>WTF is this article? It says Canada followed the US in imposing 100% tariffs on China EVs "last year". The fuck? Trump's tariffs are from THIS year. And it says the move mainly helped the US auto industry? No it fucking didn't lol.</quote>Please reread this entire topic. Biden and Trudeau both applied narrow tariffs on Chinese EVs. The kind of narrow tariffs that Reagan actually supported in the TV ad that's been going around if you needed additional frame of reference.Do such tariffs work? Probably not. Regardless of whether BYD vehicles were going to flood the North American market, we're not seeing American manufacturers match what BYD is trying to do in a reasonable time frame.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Enclave 10/28/25 11:11:50 AM #24:	Starks posted... Please reread this entire topic. Biden and Trudeau both applied narrow tariffs on Chinese EVs. The kind of narrow tariffs that Reagan actually supported in the TV ad that's been going around if you needed additional frame of reference. Do such tariffs work? Probably not. Regardless of whether BYD vehicles were going to flood the North American market, we're not seeing American manufacturers match what BYD is trying to do in a reasonable time frame. Very few North American manufacturers have been interested in low cost EVs, they like them mostly being a luxury vehicle market. Its infuriating. --- The commercial says that Church isn't for perfect people, I guess that's why I'm an atheist. <cite>Enclave posted [p:986864151] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>Starks posted... </cite><quote>Please reread this entire topic. Biden and Trudeau both applied narrow tariffs on Chinese EVs. The kind of narrow tariffs that Reagan actually supported in the TV ad that's been going around if you needed additional frame of reference.Do such tariffs work? Probably not. Regardless of whether BYD vehicles were going to flood the North American market, we're not seeing American manufacturers match what BYD is trying to do in a reasonable time frame.</quote>Very few North American manufacturers have been interested in low cost EVs, they like them mostly being a luxury vehicle market. Its infuriating. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DoesntMatter 10/28/25 11:25:15 AM #25:	Enclave posted... They're not talking about Trump's tariffs, they're talking about Biden's 100% tariff on Chinese EVs which Canada mirrored in 2024. https://www.utilitydive.com/news/joe-biden-china-tariff-hikes-ev-battery-semiconductor-final/727014/ The USA wanted to protect their car manufacturers and stop cheap EVs from China so Biden imposed a 100% tariff and Canada followed along. There was pressure from the Biden admin for Canada to put in place the tariff but I don't think it's generally known how much pressure since Canada often would mirror the USA in stuff like this. Of course 2025 is very different from 2024 so time to rethink things like this. Oh crazy. I don't remember that at all. Thanks for the clarification. --- Reject the Oligarchy. Resist their plot: https://theplotagainstamerica.com/ Find your local organizers: https://www.fiftyfifty.one/ https://indivisible.org/ <cite>DoesntMatter posted [p:986864273] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>Enclave posted... </cite><quote>They're not talking about Trump's tariffs, they're talking about Biden's 100% tariff on Chinese EVs which Canada mirrored in 2024.https://www.utilitydive.com/news/joe-biden-china-tariff-hikes-ev-battery-semiconductor-final/727014/The USA wanted to protect their car manufacturers and stop cheap EVs from China so Biden imposed a 100% tariff and Canada followed along. There was pressure from the Biden admin for Canada to put in place the tariff but I don't think it's generally known how much pressure since Canada often would mirror the USA in stuff like this.Of course 2025 is very different from 2024 so time to rethink things like this.</quote>Oh crazy. I don't remember that at all. Thanks for the clarification.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Enclave 10/28/25 11:44:40 AM #26:	DoesntMatter posted... Oh crazy. I don't remember that at all. Thanks for the clarification. No worries, with all the absolute insanity going on with tariffs this year and Trump's talking about them last year it's easy enough to overlook Biden's more strategic and focused tariffs from last year even if I personally disagree with Biden's EV tariff since I feel like it only exists to help North American auto manufacturers keep on gouging us on the transition to EVs. --- The commercial says that Church isn't for perfect people, I guess that's why I'm an atheist. <cite>Enclave posted [p:986864493] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>DoesntMatter posted... </cite><quote>Oh crazy. I don't remember that at all. Thanks for the clarification.</quote>No worries, with all the absolute insanity going on with tariffs this year and Trump's talking about them last year it's easy enough to overlook Biden's more strategic and focused tariffs from last year even if I personally disagree with Biden's EV tariff since I feel like it only exists to help North American auto manufacturers keep on gouging us on the transition to EVs. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
__starsnostars 10/28/25 11:55:39 AM #27:	Choco posted... why More options for Canadian consumers. I assume cheaper options since American electric cars are incredibly expensive. I would have to assume that opening up the Canadian market to Chinese cars would also signify and facilitate more trade between Asia and Canada which is desired by Canada since their continental trading partners are volatile and unreliable. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDyXIXyAZq0 Please consider adopting a cat from your SPCA or local animal shelter. <cite>__starsnostars posted [p:986864603] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>Choco posted... </cite><quote>why</quote>More options for Canadian consumers. I assume cheaper options since American electric cars are incredibly expensive. I would have to assume that opening up the Canadian market to Chinese cars would also signify and facilitate more trade between Asia and Canada which is desired by Canada since their continental trading partners are volatile and unreliable.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
divot1338 10/28/25 12:03:10 PM #28:	It was at this point that CEOs realized they fucked up. --- Moustache twirling villain https://i.imgur.com/U3lt3H4.jpg- Kerbey <cite>divot1338 posted [p:986864676] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>It was at this point that CEOs realized they fucked up.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bass 10/28/25 12:05:46 PM #29:	There's a 25 year car import law, iirc. You have to wait for a car to be 25 years old before you can get it registered in the states without a bunch of regulations getting in the way. --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Bass posted [p:986864703] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>There's a 25 year car import law, iirc. You have to wait for a car to be 25 years old before you can get it registered in the states without a bunch of regulations getting in the way. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 10/28/25 12:34:02 PM #30:	Chinese electric cars look so cool compared to the garbage we have here. Mfs doing full 360s in a parking spot type shit --- http://i.imgur.com/x04tPRZ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/t7T392I.jpg <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:986864959] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>Chinese electric cars look so cool compared to the garbage we have here. Mfs doing full 360s in a parking spot type shit </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Scardude 10/28/25 12:37:41 PM #31:	__starsnostars posted... More options for Canadian consumers. I assume cheaper options since American electric cars are incredibly expensive. I would have to assume that opening up the Canadian market to Chinese cars would also signify and facilitate more trade between Asia and Canada which is desired by Canada since their continental trading partners are volatile and unreliable. We have a FIPA agreement with China. The reason for the tariffs is for them to not exercise their investment portfolio. Once invested, they can ignore all Canadian laws in the factory they set up without much resistance. It's a tricky situation. --- Above all things, never be afraid. The enemy who forces you to retreat is himself afraid of you at that very moment. <cite>Scardude posted [p:986864997] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>__starsnostars posted... </cite><quote>More options for Canadian consumers. I assume cheaper options since American electric cars are incredibly expensive. I would have to assume that opening up the Canadian market to Chinese cars would also signify and facilitate more trade between Asia and Canada which is desired by Canada since their continental trading partners are volatile and unreliable.</quote>We have a FIPA agreement with China. The reason for the tariffs is for them to not exercise their investment portfolio. Once invested, they can ignore all Canadian laws in the factory they set up without much resistance. It's a tricky situation. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bfslick50 10/28/25 12:45:02 PM #32:	The rest of the world establishing trade patterns that largely ignore the US will be his longest lasting legacy. --- "Something's wrong! Murder isn't working and that's all we're good at." ~Futurama <cite>bfslick50 posted [p:986865075] in Canada is ... [t:81061725]...</cite> <quote>The rest of the world establishing trade patterns that largely ignore the US will be his longest lasting legacy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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