Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes questions after an announcement at the Goodyear plant in Napanee, Ont., on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.
Prime Minster Justin Trudeau took aim at federal Conservatives on Monday, accusing leader Pierre Poilievre of not supporting investments in the electric vehicle sector. Prime Minster Justin Trudeau took aim at federal Conservatives on Monday, accusing leader Pierre Poilievre of not supporting investments in the electric vehicle sector.
While taking questions following the event, Trudeau was asked to respond to Poilievre's calls on Friday for Canada to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and associated parts.Conservative leader wants Canada to match U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles "We have been there every step of the way, and the federal Conservatives continue to say they'd cut it all. They don't support it. They don't believe in investing in Canadian workers. So for him to suddenly turn around and say, 'Oh we're worried about EVs'? That's baloney."
On Monday, CBC News asked Poilievre's office for comment on Trudeau's remarks and to state whether the Conservative leader would maintain investments like the one made to Goodyear.
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