Q: Good afternoon 5i
I have been hanging onto nfi, thinking there might be brighter futures. Recently, however, I have been reading about the prominence and advanced features of Chinese electric vehicles, including busses. It seems that the only thing keeping them out is tariffs. I am really concerned that if they had free reign that the hopes for nfi would dwindle. Tariff policies can be changed. What likelihood of more permissive tariff policies for Chinese electric vehicles happening.
Thanks for your great work
I have been hanging onto nfi, thinking there might be brighter futures. Recently, however, I have been reading about the prominence and advanced features of Chinese electric vehicles, including busses. It seems that the only thing keeping them out is tariffs. I am really concerned that if they had free reign that the hopes for nfi would dwindle. Tariff policies can be changed. What likelihood of more permissive tariff policies for Chinese electric vehicles happening.
Thanks for your great work
5i Research Answer:
Under the current situation and with the current US administration, we would certainly not expect China to be given more access to North America. NFI has solved its 'seat' supply chain issue and has a very large current backlog. It is small and certainly not our favourite company, but China competition is not something we would be overly concerned about for the moment and likely for at least three years.