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Regulatory Friction in Global Supply Chains: The Polestar Anomaly

The U.S. government blocked Polestar from selling new vehicles due to its Chinese ownership, while oddly sparing its sister brand, Volvo, also owned by Geely. This opaque and inconsistent regulatory decision, despite Polestar's efforts to localize production, creates significant market unpredictability. It serves as a stark warning for developers and businesses operating in globalized tech sectors about the impact of arbitrary geopolitical interventions.