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America's Chinese EV Reckoning Is Coming

Published

21 August 2026

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regulatory

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Micromobility

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United States

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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The U.S. maintains a strict ban on Chinese electric vehicles with a 100% tariff and software restrictions, unlike other major markets that permit sales despite security concerns, while China dominates global EV sales supported by heavy state subsidies. The Motor Vehicle Modernization Act allows limited use of Chinese EVs by companies like Waymo, sparking political backlash and ongoing debate over trade and security policies.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ The Wire takeaway

U.S. lawmakers are tightening rules on Chinese EV imports while allowing specific carve-outs like Waymo’s robotaxi fleet, creating a crack in the ban that you should use to explore niche partnerships or alternatives before full market access opens.

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