US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump’s escalating trade war
- President Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts, effective April 3.
- This action intends to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign vehicles.
- The tariff impacts imported cars, light trucks and key parts like engines and transmissions.
- Experts warn prices could increase by $12,500 per imported vehicle, impacting affordability.
- International leaders criticize the tariff due to retaliation and potential global trade war risks.
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Trump Tariffs Could Hit the Battery Storage Sector Hard
The United States utility-scale battery storage sector has been projected to grow dramatically in 2025, as renewable energy companies look for ways to make their clean energy operations more stable and reliable. However, the recent introduction of tariffs on countries worldwide by the Trump administration, with particularly high tariffs on China, is expected to have a knock-on effect on the energy sector. It could delay the deployment of batteri…

Trade war takes toll on EVs
DETROIT — President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz sent shock waves throughout every aspect of the global economy, including the auto sector, where multibillion-dollar plans to electrify in the United States are especially at risk.
Saturday Report 4/5/25 - Gilded Age Alert! Trump Wrecked the Economy with His Trade Wars — Then Went Golfing While America Burned!
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