2026-01-13 13:31:50

Bilateral trade negotiations between North America and Asia are heating up around electric vehicle tariffs. Sources indicate discussions focus on tariff reductions for EV imports in exchange for concessions on agricultural exports, specifically seafood products. The move signals shifting protectionist strategies in the EV supply chain, with both parties seeking market access in high-growth sectors. Such tariff adjustments could reshape EV production costs and cross-border trade flows, affecting pricing dynamics for battery electric vehicles in key markets. Industry watchers are monitoring whether this trend expands to other sectors and trading blocs, potentially creating new opportunities or headwinds for global EV adoption and supply chain rebalancing.

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wrekt_but_learning

· 01-13 14:00

Huh? Playing the tariff game again, basically just mutual compromise. --- Seafood for electric cars? That business logic is a bit ridiculous. --- Wait, will the cost of electric cars really go down, or just continue to cut the leeks? --- North America and Asia are starting to clash again; ordinary people still have to pay. --- The supply chain is being reshuffled; let's see who can laugh last. --- Tariffs, in the end, consumers are the ones who suffer, a layered fee system. --- Talking about high-growth markets, but it's just about each side trying to make more money. --- Whether seafood is expensive or not is a minor issue; the price of electric cars is the key. --- How many years has this routine been going on? Negotiating every day and bickering constantly.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-13 13:51

Damn, another show of swapping seafood for electric cars? North America is playing this trick like a pro.

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BuyTheTop

· 01-13 13:42

Ah, here we go again with the tariff game show. Trading seafood for electric vehicles really opened my eyes. Lowering the cost of electric vehicles is a good thing, but I'm just worried they might come up with some new tricks later. The trade war has extended to agriculture, it feels endless. The supply chain is being reshuffled again, retail investors will have to ride the roller coaster... Buying EV concept stocks—will I hit a landmine? I'm really not sure. Forget it, I'll just wait and see. Anyway, being anxious won't change anything.

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