BYD already assembles buses in SoCal, so I don't see why they couldn't just set up something like that. Ah, but asking Gemini, I guess its different: Waymo is

BYD already assembles buses in SoCal, so I don't see why they couldn't just set up something like that. Ah, but asking Gemini, I guess its different: Waymo is partnering with Chinese automotive giant Geely's brand, Zeekr, to produce the new AV platform. To comply with U.S. regulations, the vehicles are imported without any built-in telematics or data-transmitting hardware/software that could pose a national security risk. "Base Vehicles": The vehicles Waymo receives from Zeekr are essentially "gliders" or base platforms, stripped of any internal communication systems that would allow them to send data back to the manufacturer in China. U.S. Installation: All of Waymo's self-driving technology and connected components are installed after the vehicles arrive in the U.S. by authorized personnel. This means the entire "connected tech" system on board is American-owned and American-fitted, allowing Waymo to argue its vehicles fall outside the scope of U.S. Commerce Department restrictions on Chinese connected vehicles. They still have to pay steep tariffs, but on less complete cheaper vehicles.