The U.S. has been criticized for its 100% tariff on imported EVs from China. The plan poured ice-cold water on U.S aspirations of brands like Zeekr and BYD but also threw a wrench into domestic manufacturers, too. The tariffs are the reason why the Buick Electra E5 and E4 are now on hold, instead of coming to the US in 2025 and 2026 respectively. But now, the tariffs aren’t even coming on time: The U.S. Trade Department said that they’re delaying the implementation of the tariffs by at least two weeks. They were initially meant to go into effect on August 1st.
