China’s Electric Vehicles Pose Threat to U.S. Automakers Rapidly expanding Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers like BYD are causing concern for American automakers. Despite their recent profitable performance, Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis are struggling to meet EV sales targets as affordable Chinese EVs flood the market. The potential onslaught of BYD's competitively priced vehicles, boasting impressive value and production capacity, is exacerbating the challenges faced by U.S. automakers in the EV space. This poses a dilemma for the Biden administration, which aims to promote decarbonization and support the domestic auto industry while facing electoral pressures from key automotive states. Although existing subsidies could offer some relief, trade restrictions may be necessary to protect American automakers in the short term. Nevertheless, long-term strategies should allow U.S. companies to learn from and adapt to the competitive landscape, ensuring their sustained global relevance in the evolving automotive industry.