U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer called Canada's new electric vehicle agreement with China "problematic" in a CNBC interview. The deal allows up to 49,000 Chinese EVs into Canada at a low tariff rate, a move Greer questioned. He contrasted this with U.S. tariffs meant to protect American auto workers.

Greer linked Canada's EV terms to its pursuit of agriculture tariff relief, expressing skepticism about the long-term benefits. His comments underscore growing North American tension over China's auto sector expansion. The U.S. maintains high tariffs on Chinese vehicles, citing unfair trade practices and national security concerns.

The agreement puts Canada in a delicate position between its two largest trading partners. It follows similar European debates about Chinese EV imports and domestic industry protection. The deal's success hinges on whether Canadian agriculture gains offset potential harm to its own auto manufacturing base. Future scrutiny from U.S. and domestic industries is likely.