U.S. Becoming Increasingly Worried About Chinese EV Car Brands Setting Up Factories Across the Border in Mexico

At least three Chinese auto majors are reportedly exploring options to build new factories in Mexico where their would receive duty free access to the U.S. market. MAURICIO PALOS / AFP

The United States government is becoming nervous about the prospect of Chinese automakers building new factories in Mexico that would afford those new vehicles duty-free access into the U.S. market.

MG, BYD and Chery are reportedly all in talks to build new production facilities in Mexico and a major Chinese EV battery company is planning to build a $12 billion plant, according to the Financial Times.

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