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News in English (USA) / 26.03.2025 / 08:00

Canada Freezes Tesla Rebate Payments and Bans Future Subsidies Amid Trade Tensions

In a significant move, the Canadian government has frozen $43 million in rebate payments to Tesla and barred the company from future electric vehicle rebate programs due to tariff-related concerns. This decision comes amidst rising trade tensions and accusations that Tesla may have been manipulating the system for financial gain. Several provinces, including Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island, have also excluded Tesla from their EV incentive programs, reflecting a broader trend of distancing from the electric vehicle manufacturer across the country. Legislators in Nova Scotia voted unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla, while Toronto has taken a similar stance, impacting Tesla buyers who now find themselves denied access to various EV incentives.
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