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[–] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I believe there was a 100% tariff in place pre-Trump meltdown on Chinese EVs in the U.S, making them less viable in that market. The EU also tariffs them heavily, which is quite a pity.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    The EU also tariffs them heavily

    Yes, to tip the scales back towards fair competition pricing by offsetting the subsidies the Chinese brands are getting from their government. It doesn't fully offset it though, they're still quite a lot cheaper than e.g. VW BEVs

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