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Polestar told to stop selling cars in the U.S. due to Chinese ownership
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Scott Budman , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The US Department of Commerce has cited these concerns as the reason for Polestar's halted sales.
In the Bay Area and across the US, a significant development has occurred in the automotive industry. Polestar, an electric car maker, has been instructed to cease sales in the United States. This decision stems from the company's primary ownership by a Chinese entity, prompting security concerns.
The US Department of Commerce has cited these concerns as the reason for Polestar's halted sales. Originally launched by Volvo, Polestar's majority ownership now lies with a Chinese company. Further details on this situation are available from NBC Bay Area, providing more insight into the circumstances surrounding Polestar's sales halt in the US.
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Category: business Published: June 25, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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