Batteries
Total 20 Posts
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.
Biden Administration Warns China on Overcapacity, Dumping
The Financial Times reported today that "Washington has warned Beijing that the US and its allies will take action if China tries to ease its industrial overcapacity problem by dumping goods on international markets, according to American officials."
Chinese Battery Materials Makers Eye Overseas Investments
Two Chinese battery materials makers recently announced investment plans in Europe and Africa to meet the growing global demand.
Ford Battery Investment Using CATL Technology To Be Paused
Yesterday, news reports indicated that Ford Motor Co. would temporarily halt construction of a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant project in Michigan that would see Ford rely on technology from Chinese company CATL.
