The bitter trade war between China and the West means we’re missing out on cheap, well-built Chinese EVs in the U.S. But when you're at the top of your game, tariffs can only sting so much. Despite the hefty 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric cars,

China holds a dominant position over other countries’ EV industries, built on years of subsidization and innovation.

The U.S. Trade Representative’s office told Reuters that many of the tariffs, including a 100% duty on Chinese EVs, 50% on solar cells and 25% on steel, aluminum, EV batteries and key minerals, would go into effect on Sept. 27.