Chinese Carmakers Are Executing a 3-Pronged Strategy to Conquer Europe, but Europe Is Pushing Back With a Clever Element

Quick answer: Not yet, because tariffs act at the border while the real problem starts at the factory.

Europe let Chinese brands in first and is now writing rules to protect its industry.

Quick answer: Europe opened the door and is now building walls, while America is setting conditions before opening the door at all.

Chinese cars are still effectively shut out of the U.S. by rules on connected vehicle software and a 100 percent tariff.

Quick answer: Chinese brands now have the products, and the fight in Europe has moved to trust, price rules and city streets.