Trump's 25% auto tariffs reveal fear over rise of Chinese EVs

Announced despite BYD's zero exports, U.S. action reflects shift in global industry

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China's BYD now sells more vehicles than any Japanese automaker except Toyota Motor. © Reuters

ATSUSHI NAKAYAMA

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.

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