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What China's EV Export Route Reveals About Trade Strategy
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China's electric vehicle exports are finding new paths to global markets despite tariff barriers. Lucas and Luna examine how BYD and other Chinese EV makers are routing vehicles through third countries, assembling overseas, and leveraging trade agreements to reach customers in the U.S. and Europe. They discuss the latest port data showing record outflows of finished vehicles from Shanghai and Ningbo, and what the yuan's slight weakening to 6.77 per dollar means for export competitiveness. The hosts also explore why China's strategy of building factories in Mexico and Southeast Asia is reshaping global supply chains. Finally, they reflect on whether this export-led growth can sustain itself amid rising geopolitical tensions. A focused look at one of the most consequential shifts in global trade.