The federal government says it is reviewing its decision to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese EVs — but it can't or won't say when the review began, or when it will end.

The tariffs took effect on Oct. 1, 2024, and the regulatory order published imposing them said "the government intends to review this measure within a period of one year from its entry into force."

Finance officials now say the review is "informal," with no specific deadline.

The news comes as Canada tries to recalibrate its trade relationship with China, which imposed heavy tariffs on Canada's canola sector last month. The move was widely seen as an act of retaliation for Canada's EV tariffs.

Canada introduced the surtax on Chinese EVs a year ago to match those of the United States. Ottawa accused China of unfa

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