BYD Exec Flags Geopolitics as Top Expansion Risk, Holds Back on US Market

BYD executive vice president Stella Li stated that geopolitical uncertainty is the primary obstacle to the company's global expansion, citing unpredictability in trade policies and market access. She confirmed BYD's decision to avoid selling passenger cars in the United States, reflecting a strategic pivot amid escalating US-China trade tensions. This signals a potential slowdown in BYD's overseas growth and highlights the broader impact of geopolitical friction on Chinese EV manufacturers.