# The United States imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to keep them out of the American market.

*web3 · news · 2026-04-21 · TNW*

## Key points

- Chinese EV brands are generating major demand among young Americans via TikTok and YouTube exposure.
- ByteDance uses DCar Studio to systematically supply Chinese EVs to US influencers for viral content.
- BYD, Xiaomi, and Zeekr are planning aggressive international expansion, with Geely eyeing US assembly.
- Canada has allowed significant Chinese EV imports while US tariffs store, not eliminate, consumer demand.
- Ford and other US automakers are now openly exploring partnerships with leading Chinese EV makers.

**Companies:** BYD, Xiaomi, Geely
**Countries:** United States, China, Canada

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