ShareDETROIT (AP) — Chinese automakers have been making inroads around the world with growing sales of their high-tech, stylish and affordable electric vehicles. “They’ve found a way to make small and mid-sized cars — cars that people want — at a reasonable price,” said Sam Fiorani, vice president at AutoForecast Solutions. Much of the global auto market is electrifying, an ideal opportunity for advanced Chinese automakers to capitalize on. Countries have attempted to regulate Chinese EVs from entering their markets for several reasons. In 2024, former President Joe Biden set a 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 17, 2026 12:59 UTC