For decades, the U.S. auto industry has depended on Canada and Mexico for parts, production, and trade.

But under the second Trump presidency — amid increasingly aggressive trade policies and even rhetoric questioning long-standing international norms — Canada is beginning to loosen its deeply intertwined relationship with the U.S. auto sector.

As Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to China to strengthen economic ties, and Canada rolls back previously U.S.-friendly tariff policies on Chinese-built vehicles, a surprising outcome may be emerging: Canadian EV buyers could be among the biggest winners.

In this episode, we examine what might change as Canada pivots away from U.S.-centric auto policy, explore which Chinese EV models could realistically enter the Canadian market, and consider how increased competition might affect pricing, availability, and innovation.

And as a triple citizen of the U.K., Canada, and the United States, Nikki brings a uniquely personal perspective on why this shift matters — not just politically, but practically — for EV buyers, automakers, and the future of clean transportation north of the border.

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00:00 - Introduction

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Host: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield