Chinese EVs Bypass U.S. Tariffs via Waymo | Raleigh News

The U.S. slapped steep tariffs on Chinese electric vans, pushing prices from $39K to nearly $89K and blocking them from dealership lots—except for Waymo, which quietly imports them, strips off pricey tech, installs its own self-driving systems in Arizona, and deploys them as ride-hailing vehicles in major cities. While regular buyers miss out on cheaper options, Waymo’s deep pockets let it bypass trade barriers—even as Alphabet’s “Other Bets” hemorrhage billions. Can this costly workaround scale into profit?

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