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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are strategizing on how to respond to the imposition of steep US tariffs, which could significantly impact their market presence and competitiveness in the United States.
Chinese electric vehicle makers are aggressively expanding into Europe, despite potential high tariffs from the European Union. Companies like Nio, Xpeng, and BYD are showcasing their vehicles in major European cities and events. The European Commission is investigating Chinese EV subsidies, which could lead to tariffs similar to the 100% import tax imposed by the U.S. The expansion aims to challenge Tesla and gain an early lead over established automakers, but concerns over cutthroat pricing and market fairness persist.
Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, is open to partnering with competitors to develop affordable EVs in order to compete with low-cost Chinese EV makers. The company is pivoting to smaller EV platforms and has been secretly working on a low-cost EV platform to rival Chinese automakers. Despite the urgency in Ford's recent comments, the automaker is still cutting EV production in the US while pushing back major EV initiatives. This comes as overseas rivals like Volvo are already ahead with new EVs.
Elon Musk praised Chinese electric automakers, stating that they are the most competitive in the world and are likely to find significant success outside of China, potentially surpassing other global car companies if trade barriers are not established. This comes as Tesla faces intense competition from Chinese EV firms, with Musk previously acknowledging their potential to be second only to Tesla. However, Tesla's own shares slid after the company posted earnings that missed expectations and warned of a slowdown in 2024.