Part 11/14:
The Geopolitical and Regulatory Arena
The future of automotive innovation is intertwined with geopolitical considerations. Chinese government-backed companies are heavily subsidized, creating a competitive advantage that concerns U.S. and European authorities. While the U.S. strives to protect its auto industry—particularly through tariffs and restrictions—others, including Volkswagen and Ford, have already taken steps to outsource manufacturing or partner with Chinese firms to access their cost efficiencies.