China > Mexico, some assembly required > NAFTA

...which is a real shame because they are building useful EVs that are safe enough for Western markets at compelling prices. Having access to these could attract a lot of price-sensitive buyers and make a significant dent in US automotive emissions.

We don't care that the Chinese are dominating other manufacturing (i.e., consumer goods); why do we suddenly care because it's automobiles?*

*Yes, I'm aware of the legacy power of auto worker unions and American Pride.