Can not get any tariff relief: appeals against Tesla, GM, Nissan, FCA and Uber

Large US companies hoping to avoid 25% tariffs on Chinese products by appealing to the government are not very lucky. Since July, the United States has imposed tariffs on multi-billion dollar goods from the People's Republic, resulting in financial benefits for heavily invested automobile manufacturers in the region.

And it seems that no one has complained more than General Motors. Tesla, Nissan, Fiat Chrysler and Uber also sent formal complaints hoping for an exemption before being knocked on the door.

according to Reuters, GM sent over 50 requests to the US Trade Representative. The automaker's calls, however, went unheeded, as the USTR refused to try to remove import taxes on items such as electronic controllers for high-voltage battery controls, ignition switches, and electric motor components.

The USTR recently rejected Tesla's exemption requests for its computer, touch screen, and model 3 autopilot "brain." The sales representative's office stated that the components were "a strategically important or related product. to "Made in China 2025." other Chinese industrial programs. "

If you're not a fan of Uber or its commendable electric bikes, you'll be happy to know that these two-wheeled mobility devices can not get out of the fare either. Nissan either, which would have sent dozens of requests.

For FCA, cable harnesses, the Ram 1500 and Jeep Wrangler's electric power steering pump could end up costing customers more time. The company said, in a request, to be forced to "reduce margins, pass on additional costs to consumers, or a combination of both."

Tesla, who is in a much more dangerous financial situation than his rivals, offered a similar refrain. The choice of a non-Chinese supplier would have pushed the Model 3 calendar for a year and a half, the builder said.

[Image: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles]

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