Chinese EV Makers Playing Long Game for US Market, Analysts Say

Shut out of the U.S. market, Chinese automakers are investing in Mexico, exploring Canada and designing EVs that match North American consumer preferences.
Chinese EV Makers Playing Long Game for US Market, Analysts Say
Employees work on an electric vehicle (EV) production line at the Leapmotor factory in Jinhua, China's eastern Zhejiang province, on Sept. 18, 2024. Adek Berry/AFP via Getty Images
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Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers may appear locked out of the U.S. market amid tariffs, political scrutiny, software restrictions, and trade tensions, but industry analysts say many may still be pursuing a long-term strategy for eventual entry.

The strategy mirrors the gradual rise of Japanese and Korean automakers in the United States, such as Toyota and Hyundai, and comes as Chinese automakers face mounting pressure to expand overseas.

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Evgenia Filimianova is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in foreign policy, economy, and UK politics.