I assumed we believed in capitalism here in Murrica, don’t we? May the most effective cars (“best” being defined as “suitable to the market”) win, no?
Suggested by Michael Smith
This comment is a minimum of seasoned with somewhat little bit of sarcasm, nevertheless it’s increasingly clear that the U.S. government is actively picking winners and losers. We have not ever had a very free market, nevertheless it’s becoming less free by the day.
Terminal-stage capitalism symptoms.
I truthfully don’t see how American automakers survive this without partnering with Chinese automakers (like they’re already doing). I live in a de-facto U.S. protectorate, and if a lot of the Geely, SAIC, BYD and Dongfeng products overwhelming our streets make it past 3 years here without major issues, there will likely be no American automobile (or European, Japanese, Korean, etc) market share to discuss.
The more the U.S. waits, the harder it can be for traditional automakers to survive. Or possibly they proceed to decide on protectionism over the long term to make sure the original (?) Three survive. Truth now could be U.S. made cars make little or no sense within the Global South. Most “American” cars listed here are really made in Mexico 😆
Don’t be afraid of China. China is ruled and driven by Staff, not oligarchs, despite what CIA, Mossad and the ruling Epstein-class say and have all others parrot around. Each time you hear slander towards China, communism and socialism, there may be a terrified oligarch mobster paying for it.
Suggested by Ideas Nuevas
Three years is de facto all of the American consumer needs from a automobile before they trade it in for the subsequent latest thing and roll their negative equity into the subsequent automobile.
Americans at all times hear politicians consult with our ‘free market’ credentials, but successive administrations have effectively blocked importation of cheap Chinese vehicles. The US gov’t enacts rules, regulations and tariffs to effectively create a protectionist and captive marketplace for the Big Three, Japanese, Korean and Euro brands. But does the common American profit in any way as latest automobile prices hover around $50K, and used around $27K?
The strange thing about that is that the Chinese are working the ‘free market’ and expanding market share globally. Their cars have increased in quality and other people want them. Granted, their gov’t subsidizes their auto industry, but historically, we have done the identical, in order that point is moot.
Bottom line… I will surely allow Chinese vehicles to be sold within the US, nevertheless it would put a serious hurt on US auto manufacturers.
Suggested by Darren Rosenbaum
Perhaps it’s somewhat ironic that the 2009 auto industry bailout was intended to see American automakers spend money on their future competitiveness, constructing latest infrastructure for hybrid and electric vehicles. Unfortunately, the American way dictates that corporations only look three months into the long run at a time, and that capital needs to be reserved for stock buybacks.
In case you want good American cars, good Chinese cars in direct competition are the most effective strategy to make that occur. Otherwise, American manufacturers have little incentive to enhance/innovate.
Suggested by Cax
Yeah, it really does go against the American strategy to construct higher quality and modern products just because your customers deserve higher. Why improve when you’ll be able to rest in your laurels?
A rising tide lifts all ships.
Republicans (pre-MAGA) claim to the party of free markets. I actually have not ridden in a Chinese automobile, but I actually have seen plenty throughout Europe. They appear great, and I’m jealous.
Within the US, we’re stuck with bloated, expensive, inefficient trucks and SUVs by a dwindling variety of “domestic” manufacturers, all of whom receive big government bailouts every few years to remain in business due to poor business models.
Usher in the Chinese, it’ll force the large three to deliver more competitive, efficient, and innovates models.
It really is barely a matter of time anyway.
Suggested by Dan123
You might be way more optimistic than I’m. Americans have been conditioned to be such price-conscious consumers that I fear it can be a bloodbath. As you will note in the subsequent group of answers, the one fight American automobile buyers can put up against Chinese cars are jingoism and propaganda.
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