Following a surge in Chinese golf cart imports and the emergence of various new brands and products within the U.S. market, the U.S. government began investigating potential trade violations in 2024.
In January 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce revealed preliminary tariffs on Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles (LSPTVs) from China, ranging from 128% to 478%. These duties are in addition to countervailing tariffs announced in November 2024, which range from 22% to 515%.
These measures target companies that have been found to sell goods at unfairly low prices or receive improper government subsidies, both of which violate World Trade Organization agreements and have a detrimental impact on the U.S. market and local industries.
The preliminary ruling from the U.S. government is a major turning point. As a result, many of these Chinese imports will become significantly more expensive to bring into the U.S. market. This is likely to lead to higher prices for these affected brands or adjustments in product components, features, or the country of origin. Some brands might even withdraw from the market or cease operations entirely. For those that remain, it could become increasingly difficult to obtain parts or fulfill warranty commitments. In light of these changes, we can expect disruptions to trade values and market conditions.
For orders of larger items such as batteries, tires, chargers, can be called in ahead of time, pay over the phone, and the parts will be brought out to your car when you arrive.
The moment you step in an E-Z-GO, you can feel the security it gives you. Check out the ways E-Z-GO protects you from everyday cart-fishing.
When buying from Sunshine Golf Car, you get the peace of mind of knowing that if you have an issue with your golf car, our service department averages an under 48 hour turn around time for most repairs and we stock a large amount of parts.
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