The electric mobility industry faces significant challenges, to be sure. With the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 in peril, leaner times may be ahead....more
3/27/2025
/ America First Trade Policy ,
China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Executive Orders ,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
Section 232 ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Expansion Act of 1962 ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
The incoming Trump Administration’s approach to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and tax policies is generating significant interest within the electric vehicle (EV) sector.
Generally, reports indicate that some Republican...more
1/20/2025
/ Batteries ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Energy ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Sector ,
Foreign Entities ,
Foreign Investment ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
National Security ,
Supply Chain ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Incentives ,
Threshold Requirements ,
Trump Administration
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office on January 20, numerous tariff proposals have already been put forward that could significantly impact the electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain industry....more
1/20/2025
/ Batteries ,
China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Fair Trade Agreements (FTA) ,
Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
National Security ,
Section 301 ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Negotiations ,
Trade Policy ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
The annual Battery Show and Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology Expo has become a must-attend event for the electric mobility industry. Now in its 14th year, the conference is billed as “North America’s largest advanced battery...more
Welcome to the September 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more
9/17/2024
/ Aluminum Sales ,
Anti-Subsidies ,
Canada ,
Child Labor ,
China ,
Countervailing Duties ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
ECCNs ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Enforcement ,
Export Controls ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Forced Labor ,
Fraud ,
Imports ,
ITAR ,
Manufacturers ,
Popular ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Section 301 ,
Solar Panels ,
Steel Industry ,
Surtax ,
Tariffs ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies ,
USTR ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
Whistleblowers
Following last week’s long-awaited report on the statutory four-year review of the Section 301 tariffs, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a Federal Register notice on the proposed...more
5/24/2024
/ China ,
Clean Energy ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Exclusions ,
Imports ,
Section 301 ,
Semiconductors ,
Solar Energy ,
Tariffs ,
US Trade Policies ,
USTR
Welcome to the first issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our new monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more
3/19/2024
/ Anti-Dumping Duty ,
Biden Administration ,
China ,
Connected Cars ,
Countervailing Duties ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
De Minimis Claims ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Forced Labor ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Investigations ,
Manufacturers ,
Mexico ,
Solar Panels ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology Sector ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
The Electric Mobility industry is on track for another exciting year. However, current and forthcoming US agency regulations continue to inject confusion and costs in critical supply decisions, for which legal tools can...more
1/11/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Duties ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
International Energy Agency (IEA) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies
On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was implemented. A clear and significant negotiation objective was to position the North American vehicle and parts industries with a competitive advantage in...more
Application of US trade laws rely on the proper classification of the imported product. It triggers tariff preference benefits when properly applied, and enforcement scrutiny when not....more
In 2022, rare bipartisan cooperation succeeded in passing much of what Washington had in mind for the electric mobility industry, including billions of dollars in new spending now enshrined in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act...more
Since 2018, the Section 301 “China” tariffs of between 7.5% and 25% have been levied against critical components of the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain sourced from China.
In May 2022, the US Trade Representative (USTR)...more
If a picture is worth a thousand words, the “photo-op” of the president test driving Ford’s new electric F-150 in May of 2021 was the burning image that foretold the US policy direction for the electric mobility...more
1/26/2023
/ Automotive Industry ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Enforcement ,
Imports ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ,
Manufacturers ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Enacted in August of 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was heralded by many as a landmark climate legislation in the United States. While the IRA’s tax credits for electric vehicles (EV) were among its most anticipated...more
In July 2020, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) marked a turning point for North American cross-border trade, creating new rules and opportunities. This has been especially true for participants in the electric vehicle...more
1/26/2023
/ Audits ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Enforcement ,
Global Market ,
Importers ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Investigations ,
NAFTA ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Agreements ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Passed in August of this year, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was heralded by many as a landmark piece of climate legislation in the United States. The IRA’s tax credits for electric vehicles were among its most...more
10/14/2022
/ Batteries ,
China ,
Climate Change ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
IRS ,
Manufacturers ,
MSRP ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Credits ,
Trade Relations ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
WTO
With Washington's latest investment in electric mobility for public transportation, Birgit Matthiesen and Antonio Rivera talk with Steve Griffith, Senior Industry Director of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association...more
The components and products that are used in the assembly of EVs are critical to the deployment and functionality of EVs and their global supply chain. In particular, the proper Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States...more
In light of the impact of high tariffs on EV inputs under Section 301 and Section 232 measures and the uncertainty of future trade actions, qualification under the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Agreement is more important than...more
Rare-earth magnets (i.e., neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets), widely considered the most efficient way to power EVs, are the latest commodity to be potentially subject to Section 232 tariffs, which have previously been...more
Throughout 2021, the administration and Congress have made clear the support for US domestic manufacturing of the electric mobility supply chain. Their goal is to both boost economic growth and reduce US carbon emissions....more
1/13/2022
/ Automotive Industry ,
Biden Administration ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Executive Orders ,
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ,
Manufacturers ,
NHTSA ,
Supply Chain ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies
Through Section 301, "China Tariffs," the United States Trade Representative (USTR) imposes additional ad valorem tariffs rates between 7.5% and 25% on the majority of Chinese-origin products, including lithium-ion batteries,...more
Around the globe, automakers, parts suppliers, and related industries are making long-term investments in electric vehicles (EV), EV batteries, charging stations, and associated technologies. To remain competitive in this...more