Donald Trump doubles down on China carmakers being unwelcome in US market

Donald Trump doubles down on China carmakers being unwelcome in US market

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday said he would take steps to prevent Chinese carmakers from selling vehicles in the US as part of his plan to save the American auto industry. “They’re going to pay a 100 per cent or maybe even a 200 per cent tariff because we’re not going to let … Read more

Donald Trump’s invitation to Chinese carmakers might boost US transition to EVs

Donald Trump’s invitation to Chinese carmakers might boost US transition to EVs

While the former president has previously only taken hits at EVs – saying that they will “kill” the US auto industry and that he would rescind federal support for them – he now strikes a more flexible tone. They’re “incredible” but “not for everybody”, he said, after meeting Tesla’s chief executive Elon Musk. For Trump, … Read more

China is charging ahead with EVs. Why is the world worried?

China is charging ahead with EVs. Why is the world worried?

Former US president Donald Trump stirred a controversy a few days ago when he said in a campaign speech that he would impose a 100% tariff on cars built in Mexico by Chinese companies for sale in the American market. He said there will be a bloodbath in the American auto market if doesn’t win … Read more