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Beyond Tariffs: Geely’s Partnership Model for Global Expansion

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Li Shufu’s decision to forgo European and US factory construction reveals how overcapacity has become the auto industry’s hidden opportunity. With Western plants running far below capacity and tariffs reshaping trade flows, Geely’s partnership-first approach—from Renault Brazil to potential Magna contracts—demonstrates that owning production might matter less than controlling what gets produced.


When Li Shufu announced in May that Geely would abandon plans to build factories in Europe and America, most industry observers saw retreat. They should have seen opportunity.

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