The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show spotlighted escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and heightened safety regulations. President Trump's 145% tariffs on Chinese imports prompted U.S. automakers to seek relief, while Chinese regulators, reacting to a fatal Xiaomi SU7 crash, cracked down on "smart driving" claims. Automakers like Xpeng and Geely emphasized safety, and Tesla scaled back operations amid export restrictions. Despite challenges, over 70 brands unveiled 100+ models, with BYD, Chery, and Geely gaining market share
The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show spotlighted escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and heightened safety regulations. President Trump's 145% tariffs on Chinese imports prompted U.S. automakers to seek relief, while Chinese regulators, reacting to a fatal Xiaomi SU7 crash, cracked down on "smart driving" claims. Automakers like Xpeng and Geely emphasized safety, and Tesla scaled back operations amid export restrictions. Despite challenges, over 70 brands unveiled 100+ models, with BYD, Chery, and Geely gaining market share