Tariffs, Protectionism, and the Electric Vehicle Market

Exploring the concept of tariffs and their impact on the electric vehicle market, including Elon Musk's call for tariffs to protect US car companies and Ursula von der Leyen's plans to protect Europe's car makers. The chapter also discusses strategies to circumvent import tariffs, the advantage of some companies in securing materials for battery production, and the role of government subsidies in the Chinese electric vehicle industry.