Trump admin bars Polestar from selling its new EVs in the US
The Trump administration has barred Swedish EV manufacturer Polestar from selling new vehicles in the U.S. due to the 'Connected Vehicle Rule,' which restricts the use of Chinese software and hardware. Polestar, owned by Geely, plans to shift its strategic focus toward the European market.
Why it matters
This decision highlights the growing impact of geopolitical trade restrictions and supply chain security policies on the global automotive industry.
Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar, owned by Chinese automotive giant Geely, will no longer be able to sell its new cars in the U.S. market, the company said on Thursday, as the Trump administration s Department of Commerce refused to authorize the company to do so.
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