Chinese carmakers eye Western markets, China-EU dispute progress: 7 EV reads

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMPJanuary 21, 2026 at 05:30 AM

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Recent reports indicate progress in resolving the trade dispute between China and the European Union regarding electric vehicle (EV) tariffs, potentially through a price floor agreement. This development coincides with Chinese EV manufacturers increasingly targeting Western markets as trade barriers ease. The year is expected to be pivotal for the global expansion of Chinese EVs. Meanwhile, the United States is perceived as lagging behind China in the EV market, with companies like BYD gaining ground while Tesla faces challenges. This shift is prompting even American automakers to acknowledge China's growing dominance in the EV sector.

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Zhengzhou 30% Henan 30% Detroit 40% Ford 50% Tesla 60% Beijing 60% Brussels 60% United States 70% BYD ×270% European Union ×280% China ×790%

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electric vehicles 100% chinese carmakers 90% western markets 80% china-eu dispute 70% trade barriers 60% countervailing tariffs 50% price floor 50% us-china ev markets 40%