"French Connection: Dongfeng and Stellantis Team Up to Bypass EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs In a strategic move to circumvent looming EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, Dongfeng, a Chinese automaker, is set to begin building Voyah EVs at a French factory. The partnership with Stellantis, the parent company of Peugeot and Citroen, will not only allow Dongfeng to avoid costly tariffs but also enable Stellantis to boost production capacity at its Rennes plant. As the European Union prepares to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs in a bid to protect domestic manufacturers, this deal highlights the complex dynamics at play in the global automotive industry. With the EU's electric vehicle market expected to continue growing, this partnership could be a major win for both parties involved."
Building Voyah EVs in a French factory will enable Dongfeng to avoid EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and allow Stellantis to boost capacity at its Rennes plant.
