Polestar starts EV production in U.S., avoiding EU and U.S. tariffs

Polestar 3 front side view — The Polestar 3 electric crossover. European models are currently built in China, but face high tariffs. (DOUGLAS A. BOLDUC)

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Reuters

August 14, 2024 03:58 PM

Polestar moved one step further in avoiding major tariffs imposed on Chinese-made cars as the automaker starts production of the Polestar 3 large SUV in the United States.

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