TOKYO -- Decades after the U.S. trade war with Japan, Washington is once again imposing steep tariffs on foreign-made cars, this time with a seeming eye on China's electric vehicle makers.
Announced despite BYD's zero exports, U.S. action reflects shift in global industry

China's BYD now sells more vehicles than any Japanese automaker except Toyota Motor. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Decades after the U.S. trade war with Japan, Washington is once again imposing steep tariffs on foreign-made cars, this time with a seeming eye on China's electric vehicle makers.