Batteries
Total 23 Posts
Canada Starts Consultations on Critical Manufacturing Sectors and Unfair Chinese Trade Practices
Following up on a recent decision to impose special surtaxes on Chinese EVs, steel, and aluminum, Canada is now starting a public consultation on similar measures against Chinese products in various "critical manufacturing sectors."
A Survival Game for Chinese Battery and Solar Makers
The Chinese battery and solar sectors are under pressure from domestic competition, regulatory tightening, and external scrutiny. Some companies are looking outward, but that option also presents difficulties.
Battery Roundtable Discusses Gotion Investments in Midwest
Last Friday, Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI) hosted a roundtable in Green Charter Township, Michigan on Chinese electric vehicle battery manufacturer Gotion's planned investments in the region.
China's WTO Consultations Request on IRA Tax Credits Focuses on Discriminatory Aspects of Subsidies
The WTO has now circulated China's request for consultations related to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits.
Kansas, Missouri Politicians Wary of Recently Proposed Chinese Investment
A number of Kansas and Missouri politicians have raised concerns about a proposed Chinese investment in a U.S. manufacturing facility that makes products used in EV batteries.
U.S. Congressman Calls for Section 232 Investigation on Chinese EVs, Batteries
An Indiana Congressman has written to the Commerce Department calling for a Section 232 investigation of Chinese EVs and batteries, and suggesting "global" import tariffs on these products.
Republican Senators Push Auto, Clean Energy Tariffs
Two Republican Senators have recently introduced legislation that would raise tariffs on imports of Chinese autos and clean energy products.
