Can electric vehicles reopen an agricultural market? In January 2026, Canada and China announced an agreement that was quickly characterized as “EVs for canola.” Canada agreed to admit up to 49,000 electric vehicles manufactured in China annually at a 6.1% tariff—replacing the previous 100% surtax within that quota. China subsequently reduced the combined tariff on Canadian canola seed from almost 85% to 14.9%. It also temporarily suspended additional tariffs on canola meal,

China is transforming factories, innovation centres and smart manufacturing sites into a new kind of tourist attraction. As highlighted in a recent BFM Business French report, Chinese authorities are encouraging leading technology companies to open selected facilities to visitors and turn industrial innovation into an immersive experience. From automated electric-vehicle factories and robotics centres to artificial intelligence, drones and smart mobility, tech tourism allows