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Biden administration considers penalties for Chinese EV companies in Mexico

Teslarati

The Biden Administration is considering penalties for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) automakers who are moving production to Mexico. We’re not going to let China flood our market making it impossible for American autoauto manufacturers to compete fairly. I will do it by following international trade laws,” Biden said.

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Mexico Won't Offer EV Incentives to Chinese Automakers

The Truth About Cars

Chinese automakers are expanding into Mexico, with companies like BYD opening dealerships across the country. Automotive News reported that the country would not offer tax incentives or land discounts to Chinese automakers. Mexico is no stranger to Chinese auto companies, as there are around 20 already selling vehicles in the country.

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‘Discriminatory’ EV tax credit could bring Mexico-imposed tariffs

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The $12,500 electric vehicle tax credit proposed in President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan is being labeled as “discriminatory” by Mexican Economy Minister Tatiana Clouthier, who said the country is analyzing legal recourse and other actions, including potential tariffs against the United States.

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Under US pressure, Mexico refuses to offer incentives for Chinese EV makers – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

After decades of trumpeting “free trade,” and watching industry after industry decamp to China, the US government has apparently decided to draw a red line in front of the auto industry, and protectionism is back in style. it has been plain that electrification is the future of the auto industry.

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Why Did Trump Propose a 100-Percent Tariff on Mexican Auto Imports?

The Truth About Cars

Earlier this week, Donald Trump suggested that he would impose a 100 percent tariff on select automobiles manufactured in Mexico — sending the industry into a minor tizzy. Having spoken to loads of auto workers myself, there’s a strong sense of disillusionment after decades of the United States offshoring jobs to other countries.

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Trump promises 100% tariff on Mexico-built Chinese cars—EV or not

Baua Electric

Former President Donald Trump has announced that he would apply a tariff of 100% to cars built in Mexico by Chinese companies for U.S.-market In a Saturday campaign speech in Dayton, Ohio, Trump said that over a period of 30 years Mexico has taken away 34% of the automobile manufacturing business in the U.S.

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Sona Comstar adopts 3-pronged strategy to beat China globally in EV parts supply – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Although I hear that, as we speak, Brussels is thinking of putting a 50% tax on Chinese EV imports into Europe.” Sona Comstar has manufacturing facilities in China, Mexico and USA apart from India. Europe is the interesting one where I think Chinese EVs are making quite an impact right now.

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