Stellantis CEO Says Chinese EV Tariffs Are Needed to Avoid ‘Social Unrest’


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Stellantis CEO Says Chinese EV Tariffs Are Needed to Avoid ‘Social Unrest’ Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has had a lot to say lately. During the Paris motor show, for example, he announced that Alfa Romeo is profitable enough to fund its own future, then he later suggested scrapping new emissions regulations to allow automakers to focus on electric vehicles. Now he’s called for temporary tariffs on Chinese EVs to avoid “social unrest.” Apparently, he’s concerned the necessary infrastructure won’t be in place and EVs won’t be cheap enough by the time gas-powered car bans go into effect. Speaking to Top...