mexico-us-trade

Chinese automakers bypass US tariffs by shipping partially assembled EVs to Mexico for finishing

Chinese EV manufacturers are circumventing U.S. tariffs by sending 'knock-down' kits or partially assembled vehicles to Mexico, where they undergo final assembly before entering the U.S. market. This tactic allows them to capitalize on loopholes in existing trade agreements, enabling tariff-free importation of their electric cars into the United States. This strategy is reminiscent of past practices used by other industries to bypass trade barriers.