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Omor Ibne Ehsan

This 1 Lesser-Known Stock Is Gunning for Tesla in China (No, It’s Not BYD). Should You Buy Shares Now?

The trade war between the U.S. and China has escalated, and monetary policy remains tight, with interest rates still elevated. Electric vehicle (EV) companies are capital-intensive by nature. They rely heavily on cheap borrowing to fund their operations and scale production. High interest rates make that tricky. Plus, customers are less likely to splurge on a new car when financing costs are steep.

Accordingly, Tesla (TSLA) has taken a beating. The poster child of the EV world has fallen from grace in 2025 due to CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in politics and a general cooldown in enthusiasm. 

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