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1. grahar64 · 1789882469 · focus · HN ↗

   In NZ there are BYDs everywhere. Why are they not in US yet?

   1. tancop · 1789883677 · focus · HN ↗

      Because American auto makers convinced the government that BYD is price dumping in every market segment at the same time and somehow staying profitable.

      1. xethos · 1789888286 · focus · HN ↗

         Not to say you're wrong, but BYD could still be price dumping in several markets, while being quietly propped up by the Chinese government. I'm not convinced that's the case, but it's still possible.

         The kind of corporate-socialism that would allow a government to dump cash into an otherwise uncompetitive domestic automotive manufacturer to keep it afloat though, is more an American thing. If American auto manufacturers are right, and BYD is receiving government help, the hypocrisy would be nearly unbelievable

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