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Why Legacy Automakers Have Written Off $55 Billion in EV Investments
From manufacturing losses to subsidy exploitation and protectionist trade barriers, the factors behind Detroit's massive EV retreat reveal systemic failures rather than a simple market correction.
Key Takeaways
- GM stock rose when it announced EV production cuts, signaling investor relief
- Government subsidies were captured without accountability for EV delivery
- Trade barriers removed competitive pressure from superior Chinese EV makers
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