This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things: Politics Put Polestar 2 Launch At Risk

The US release of the Polestar 2 is at risk due to the political climate between the United States and China. If US President Donald Trump pushes through with plans to place steep tariffs on vehicles being imported from China, Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath notes that it will be better for the company to distribute the Polestar 2 to other markets such as Europe instead.

In a statement to the Financial Times, Ingenlath explained that import tariffs on the Polestar 2 will end up raising the vehicle’s price. This will give it a disadvantage in the market, primarily since the electric fastback is aimed at the Tesla Model 3, a mass-market car.

vdiv - 3/7/2019 2:09:40 PM

+4 Boost

We could have nice things, if we build them in the USA instead of shipping them half way around the world... Sounds like an excuse not to sell it here.

PUGPROUD - 3/7/2019 2:41:22 PM

+3 Boost

Don't sweat it. The game of chicken with China over tariffs will be settled and all will be fine. China has more to loose than us and just need their feet put to the fire before settling to save face.

MDarringer - 3/7/2019 7:05:14 PM

-1 Boost

So Pornqueen can't come because of the predatory Chinese are being kept at arm's length? Well take me a trip on the Crimea River.

jeffgall - 3/7/2019 7:08:59 PM

+1 Boost

We can’t have nice things because liberals who are resentful of them have no respect and slam their doors into my care in the parking lot.

jeffgall - 3/7/2019 7:09:09 PM

+1 Boost

My car

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 3/9/2019 9:36:09 PM

+1 Boost

If by nice things you mean one of the most awkward car designs I have seen in quite a while, I will keep my beat up and slightly dented things until something a bit better comes along...