Polestar halts U.S. sales after Trump administration bans Chinese vehicle technology
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Urvaksh Karkaria
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Polestar is halting U.S. sales due to a Trump administration ban on Chinese vehicle technology. Dealerships will transition to service-only points for existing customers, with franchise investments handled case-by-case. Dealers report being 'devastated' by the decision.
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Dealerships that remain with the brand will largely become service points for existing customers only, with franchise investments handled on a case-by-case basis
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