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BYD's European expansion faces scrutiny amid subsidy probe

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Max McDee, 21 March 2025

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BYD is facing a potential hiccup in its European expansion plans. The European Union Commission has started a preliminary investigation into whether BYD received unfair subsidies from the Chinese government for its new EV factory in Hungary. The probe comes at a time of increasing global trade tensions and could have a negative impact on BYD's operations in the European market.

BYD's ambition to become a dominant player in the EV industry is clear. The company has been aggressively expanding its global footprint, with plans to build production plants in various countries, including Hungary. The Hungarian facility, projected to produce 200,000 EVs annually after phased expansion, represents an investment of $5 billion and promises the creation of up to 10,000 jobs.

BYD's European expansion faces scrutiny amid subsidy probe

The EU Commission is concerned that BYD benefited from unfair subsidies, giving it an advantage in the European market. Previous investigations by the EU Commission have already highlighted concerns about the Chinese government's support for EV manufacturers. The current probe specifically looks at whether BYD's Hungarian plant was established with the help of such subsidies. If the investigation confirms the suspicions, BYD could face severe consequences, including forced asset sales, reduced production capacity, repayment of subsidies, and fines.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, known for his close ties with China, has actively courted Chinese investment, including the BYD project. EU officials are concerned that BYD's reliance on Chinese labor and imported components, such as batteries, will result in limited economic benefits to Hungary and the broader EU.

BYD's European expansion faces scrutiny amid subsidy probe

The EU's scrutiny of BYD's Hungarian plant reflects a broader trend of increased vigilance over investments from China in strategic sectors. Hungary's Minister for European Union Affairs, János Bóka, maintains that the country has carefully vetted state aid, but the EU's probe signals a determination to protect its economic interests.

The outcome of the EU Commission's investigation will have big implications for BYD's future in Europe. If found to have received unfair subsidies, the company will have to navigate a complex regulatory environment and potentially face financial penalties. If BYD is cleared, its position in the European EV market will only be strengthened.

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  • 25 Mar 2025

Time to scrutinize outsourcing of IT and service jobs including: call centers, programmers, accounting. India is stealing jobs. Reciprocal tariffs should address not only the shift of factory jobs, but also the shift of white collar jobs.

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