Canada proposes 100% tariffs on Tesla, I have an alternative: open the door to Chinese EVs - eviltoast
  • n_emoo@lemmy.ca
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    3 days ago

    I dont think anyone is advocating for lowering auto safety standards to allow Chinese EVs on roads. Lets be realistic in acknowledging that Chinese made vehicles are already in use in many parts of the world and provide comparable security and privacy standards as their American counterparts (viz. None).

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      3 days ago

      With enough oversight, I can buy the safety part. Without rigid oversight, you may end up with self-igniting batteries. When it comes to security, America is a low bar.

      There is also an ethical component to the critique of Chinese goods in general, which concerns the CCPs actions and policies. Let’s not ignore that.

      My point was, China is not better than the US. I’m sure Canada can do better than that, if they cooperate with other countries.