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The Ottawa government is reportedly considering scrapping the 100 percent tariff on Chinese EV imports, aligning with China on the EV issue.

"Semi-solid-state batteries" will be named "solid-liquid batteries" in China to prevent public confusion with solid-state batteries, according to a local media report.

CAAM deputy secretary-general called for a 3 percent tax rate in 2026 and 7 percent in 2027, rather than the currently planned 5 percent rate for both years.

China will implement an export license management system for pure electric passenger vehicles, effective January 1, 2026.

China has released an automotive industry growth stabilization plan aimed at achieving key economic development goals for the sector.

The campaign will target illegal profiteering, exaggerated and false advertising, and malicious defamation targeting the automotive sector.

Beijing has banned the acceptance of new gasoline vehicles on ride-hailing platforms since July 20, with only EVs accepted.

The move is seen as benefiting emerging domestic luxury EV models, while negatively impacting German models that dominate the market.

Nio's four main models, the Onvo L60, and Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y are included in the list for the first time.

The disorderly price war has intensified vicious competition and will further squeeze corporate profit margins, CAAM warned.