(Zhang Weilan – Global Times) Four US-based subsidiaries of Chinese automaker BYD Co – covering businesses such as car sales, commercial vehicle manufacturing, and battery supply – have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the US government in the US Court of International Trade recently, challenging a series of tariff executive orders implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), domestic media outlet Caijing Magazine reported. A source close to the matter confirmed the authenticity of the lawsuit filed by the BYD subsidiaries on Sunday. A Chinese industry analyst said that while the result remains to be seen, BYD’s lawsuit marks the first instance of a Chinese automaker directly and actively challenging the US tariffs, setting a precedent and carrying significance for Chinese enterprises to protect their legitimate rights and interests through legal means.
BYD sues US government over tariffs; move sets precedent for Chinese firms to defend legitimate rights, interests: expert
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