Intro

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD told analysts it's confident it can sell 1.5 million vehicles outside of China this year. Chinese EVs are advanced and affordable, making them increasingly popular in the global auto market. That can't be said for the U.S., however, which is effectively shutting out Chinese EVs with 100% tariffs. This morning, what does the U.S. economy stand to lose if we don't let Chinese cars in? But first, markets are feeling confident despite ongoing fighting in the Middle East.