The Tariff Tangle: China Trade & the Battery Industry in 2025
While our focus on global trade and the battery industry often lands on China, it''s important to remember that tariffs can impact trade with various key battery-producing nations and
Battery Tariffs 2025: Impact on U.S. Energy and Trade
Explore how 2025 battery tariffs affect U.S. imports, energy storage, EV production, and sourcing strategies amid rising China tariffs and trade shifts.
Battling for Batteries: Li-ion Policy and Supply Chain Dynamics in the
With U.S. climate policy rolling back, and minerals security ascendant and China dominant, the challenge is building competitive Li-ion supply chains amid rising trade, tech, and
Battery storage suppliers caught in the middle of US-China trade
US imports of various types of batteries and related parts for energy storage systems, electric vehicles, consumer electronics and other uses have soared this decade, especially lithium
How Trade Policies Affect Lithium Battery Exports and
Learn how trade policies are shaping lithium battery production and innovation, from supply chain disruptions to international competition.
Can US trade policy deliver a domestic battery supply chain?
Building US domestic energy storage manufacturing capacity will require more than limiting foreign participation, writes Aaron Marks of Intertek CEA. 2025 has so far represented a
Strategic Use of Foreign-Trade Zones for Tariff Mitigation in Battery
Logistics and warehouse operations directors within the battery and energy storage sector are continually seeking innovative methods to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency. One of
How Do Global Policies Shape Lithium-Ion Battery Trade and Security
Governments enforce tariffs, quotas, and safety certifications to manage lithium-ion battery trade. The EU''s Battery Regulation mandates carbon footprint disclosures, while the U.S.
CEA Update on U.S. Battery Policy Developments
President Biden increased the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese lithium-ion batteries for non-EV applications from 7.5% to 25%, effective in 2026. As there is also a 3.4% general tariff on lithium-ion
Addressing Tariffs and Trade in Energy Storage Projects
Two major areas of international trade that will remain causes of concern for energy storage projects are the application of tariffs and supply chain integrity.