BYD Pauses U.S. Passenger Car Sales as Canada Opens EV Import Quota
October 09, 2026 · Shopify API
BYD halts U.S. passenger car sales amid tensions, while Canada accepts 49,000 Chinese EV imports.
U.S. Market Paused
Stella Li cited uncertainty for delaying U.S. entry, though commercial vehicles remain.
Canada's EV Quota
Canada replaced its 100% surtax with a 49,000 vehicle quota at a 6.1% tariff for managed access.
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Release date: October 09, 2026