New allegations from labor rights researchers suggest forced labor practices at BYD's European facilities. This concern arises as Canada increases its imports of electric vehicles from China.

<img alt="A person looks at an electric car in a showroom at an auto show." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/b9fa50ea-adf1-4265-b1ae-629b706fca01,1775593618170/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C505%2C5500%2C3093%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="A visitor observes an electric vehicle BYD Dholpin made by Chinese auto manufacturer BYD during Indonesia International Motor Show 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 9, 2026." width="620" /><p>As Canada lowers its tariffs and imports m...