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China’s Carmakers Bet Big on (Electric) SUVs

Apr 27, 2026 · 13m

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A.M. Edition for April 27. After an attack outside the White House Correspondent’s Association dinner, WSJ’s Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta explains how simple security flaws exposed the president to another gunman. Plus, budget airlines appeal for government assistance as higher jet fuel prices threaten the struggling sector. And WSJ’s Stephen Wilmot reports on how China’s electric carmakers are looking to cash in on big American-style SUVs. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.