Americans poured hundreds of millions of dollars into a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand, even though its cars are not yet even available for purchase in the United States. Hangzhou-based automaker Zeekr made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The company opened 24% higher than its initial public offering price. However, the news comes as an expected U.S. increase on tariffs for EVs from China is likely on the horizon. Zeekr’s U.S. launch is now planned for 2025. American investors already bet on the potential success of Chinese EVs in the U.S. market due to their affordability. Some…