Few industries find themselves at the crossroads of politics and economics more than auto-making. The field is now a messy patchwork of tariffs, trade agreements and hard-fought lobbying efforts. European automakers in particular find themselves navigating a choppy sea between U.S. Protectionism and rising Chinese competition, as well as the own complicated global supply chains. […]
Beyond the Headlines: Unpacking Which Chinese-Built Cars Americans Already Drive and the Real Impact of Biden’s New Tariffs
The world of international trade and production is now in the process of a major shift, and the recent statement of President Joe Biden to impose increased tariffs on a variety of Chinese imports is a powerful stimulus. Such actions, especially a fourfold increase in the border tax on Chinese-made electric vehicles, and a rise […]