TOKYO -- International prices for natural rubber are plummeting as price cuts by major Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD triggered concern that a possible price war in the country's auto sector will weigh on tire prices.
Concerns grow over intense price competition in Chinese auto sector

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD's price cut announcement has raised concern about price war. © Reuters
TOKYO -- International prices for natural rubber are plummeting as price cuts by major Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD triggered concern that a possible price war in the country's auto sector will weigh on tire prices.