UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — China’s carmakers rush to Canada ‘practice run’

Question 1

The January 2026 agreement that replaced Canada's 100% surtax on Chinese-made EVs with a 6.1% MFN tariff and an annual import quota was announced by which one of the following, during an official visit to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister Mark Carney

Answer

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly

Answer

Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Answer

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland

Question 2

Under Canada's 2026 framework, the import quota for Chinese-made EVs is operationalised through shipment-specific import permits issued by which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Global Affairs Canada

Answer

Canada Border Services Agency

Answer

Transport Canada

Answer

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — China’s carmakers rush to Canada ‘practice run’

Q1. The January 2026 agreement that replaced Canada's 100% surtax on Chinese-made EVs with a 6.1% MFN tariff and an annual import quota was announced by which one of the following, during an official visit to Beijing?

Q2. Under Canada's 2026 framework, the import quota for Chinese-made EVs is operationalised through shipment-specific import permits issued by which one of the following?