Geely to Take Zeekr Private Amid Rising U.S.-China Tensions

Geely is privatizing Zeekr after U.S. delisting threats. Here's what it means for investors, Waymo, and the EV industry in 2025.
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Geely to Take Zeekr Private Amid Rising U.S.-China Tensions
Why Geely Takes Zeekr Private: What Investors Need to Know China's Geely takes Zeekr private in a bold move that’s stirring global interest across the electric vehicle and stock market sectors. Just over a year after Zeekr went public on the New York Stock Exchange, Geely is now reversing course amid political and regulatory uncertainty. One key reason? Mounting pressure from the U.S. government, specifically President Donald Trump’s threats to delist Chinese companies from American stock exchanges. This shift raises major questions: What does it mean for Zeekr shareholders? How will it affect partnerships like Waymo’s robotaxi rollout? And what should investors expect next? In this blog, we’ll break it down with clarity, context, and insight—so you can understand how this headline story could shape the future of EV investing and global mobility. Image Credits:Zeekr Geely Takes Zeekr Private: A Strategic Response to U.S. Pressure Geely’s decision to take Zeekr private comes on the hee…