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Hyundai CEO says only a ‘level playing field’ can minimize damage from China
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Hyundai CEO José Muñoz advocates for a level playing field to mitigate market disruption from low-cost Chinese electric vehicles. The executive maintains a pragmatic outlook compared to industry peers who view Chinese market entry as an existential threat.
- 01Muñoz emphasizes fair competition over protectionism to navigate Chinese EV market entry
- 02Auto industry leaders warn that low-cost Chinese imports could jeopardize existing business models
- 03Strategic focus remains on maintaining US market share against high-tech international competitors
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There's been a lot of doom and gloom from the auto industry lately when the subject of China comes up. Automaker CEOs, in particular, warn that allowing low-cost, high-tech Chinese electric vehicles to be sold in the US would effectively spell the end of their businesses. Hyundai CEO José Muñoz is not as pessimistic as […]