As 2026 began, reports suggesting the Italian government, Pirelli and its shareholders are searching for ways to end Sinochem’s involvement in the tyremaker emerged. The Financial Times (FT) reported that Rome is considering intervention at the same time that the US ban on Chinese-backed automotive hardware and software connected to US cars takes effect in March 2026. In short, the dispute that ran throughout 2025 remains unresolved.
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