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Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are facing critically important challenges in the European market, as new tariffs have led to an eight-month low in their market share. The recent imposition of tariffs, which can increase import costs by up to 35%, has resulted in a decline in registrations for brands like BYD and MG, dropping from 8.2% to 7.4% in just one month.This shift has allowed European automakers, particularly Dacia, to gain a stronger foothold in the competitive landscape. Despite thes hurdles, Chinese companies continue to play a crucial role in the global automotive sector, adapting to the evolving market dynamics in Europe and beyond [2[2[2[2]