BYD Surpasses Tesla and Posts Strong Results in Q1 2025:
The Chinese company BYD achieved a net income of 9.15 billion yuan
(equivalent to $1.3 billion) During the first quarter of 2025,
It surpassed analysts’ expectations of 8.1 billion yuan and outperformed Tesla in a key metric.
This strong performance marks a positive start for China’s best-selling car brand.

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Expanding Global Footprint

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Negotiation Timeline and Progress

BYD Surpasses Tesla and Posts Strong Results in Q1 2025

BYD reported a net income of 9.15 billion yuan ($1.3 billion) during the first quarter of 2025
beating analysts’ forecasts of 8.1 billion yuan and outperforming Tesla in a key indicator.
This robust performance marks a highly positive beginning for the leading car brand in China.

Despite a 36% year-over-year increase in sales to 170.36 billion yuan,
BYD’s figures fell slightly short of market expectations.
Meanwhile, Tesla posted profits of $409 million during the same period,
missing analysts’ expectations further reinforced BYD’s advantage in this direct comparison.

Although the first quarter is traditionally the weakest for car manufacturers
In China, due to the Lunar New Year holidays, BYD managed to sell nearly one million units during this period,
firmly positioning itself to achieve its annual target of 5.5 million vehicles sold, including 800,000 units for export.

Analysts believe BYD enjoys relative immunity from the effects of tariffs
that U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose,
given that BYD does not sell passenger vehicles in the American market.
Instead, it relies heavily on South America and Southeast Asia’s emerging markets.

Expanding Global Footprint

The company is also expanding globally by establishing a new electric vehicle plant in Hungary,
which is expected to start production by the end of 2025.

BYD made a powerful appearance at the Shanghai Auto Show this week,
alongside major European manufacturers like Volkswagen and BMW.
It showcased new luxury vehicles such as the Yangwang U8L, the Dynasty-D series, and the concept vehicle Denza Z,
which reflects BYD’s strategic move toward penetrating the high-end vehicle market.

To strengthen its investor base, BYD announced a stock split plan,
offering 8 free shares for every 10 owned, and 12 free shares for every 10 issued
, similar to what has been previously done by companies like Tesla and Nvidia.

Earlier this month, BYD unveiled a new ultra-fast charging battery capable
of charging a car for 400 kilometers (approx. 250 miles) in just five minutes.
This technology will be featured in the Han L and Tang L models, priced between 270,000 and 280,000 yuan.

BYD’s Hong Kong-listed shares rose by 1.7% on Friday,
boosting its year-to-date gains to around 50%, after rising 24% in 2024 and 11% in 2023
a strong indicator of investor confidence in the company’s future prospects.

Trump Launches Unified Tariff Talks with Trade Partners

The administration of US President Donald Trump has developed a structured framework
to manage negotiations with countries seeking exemptions from the newly imposed US tariffs.
This move aims to ease global trade tensions and clarify a process that recently disrupted financial markets.

U.S. negotiators will use a standardized model to guide discussions with trade partners,
focusing on key areas such as tariffs, non-tariff barriers, digital trade, economic security, and shared commercial interests.

Although the framework may be adjusted to accommodate each country’s specific circumstances,
it is seen as an attempt to organize the negotiation process after
the surprise announcement of additional tariffs affecting about 60 countries.
Trump subsequently suspended the implementation of these tariffs for three months
to allow for negotiations while maintaining a minimum 10% tariff during that period.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative emphasized that the process is “moving quickly
within a structured and strict framework,” noting that the U.S. has received
“dozens of serious proposals” from countries eager to maintain fair and balanced trade relations with Washington.

Negotiation Timeline and Progress

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration
plans to hold talks with around 18 countries over the next three weeks,
aiming for six weekly talks to reach agreements before the negotiation window closes.

Negotiations are underway, with South Korea delegations meeting with U.S. officials in Washington this week.
Trump also indicated that a deal with Japan is “very close,”
reflecting the momentum the administration injects into discussions with key allies.

These efforts come at a sensitive time as global markets increasingly fear that escalating trade disputes
could evolve into a full-scale trade war, threatening global economic growth.
The White House is keen to convey that tariffs are not an end in themselves,
But rather a negotiating tool intended to secure better trade terms for the United States.

BYD Surpasses Tesla and Posts Strong Results in Q1 2025

BYD Surpasses Tesla and Posts Strong Results in Q1 2025

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