European electric vehicle manufacturers are facing unexpected competition as affordable Chinese-made EVs enter the market through indirect routes, bypassing steep tariffs imposed on direct imports. By shipping vehicles to neighboring countries with lower duties before re-exporting them to Europe, automakers are exploiting loopholes in trade regulations. Industry analysts warn this strategy could disrupt pricing and supply chains, forcing European producers to adapt quickly. The move highlights growing tensions over trade policies in the global EV sector.


How Cheap Chinese EVs Are Sneaking Around Europe's Tariffs  Yahoo Finance