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US Proposes 93.5% Tariff on Chinese Graphite Imports

7/18/2025

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The US Commerce Department has proposed a staggering 93.5% anti-dumping duty on Chinese graphite imports, essential for electric vehicle batteries. This move, spurred by American producers, could push total tariffs to around 160%. Experts caution that this could drive up costs for automakers and squeeze battery manufacturers' profits, with final decisions looming by December 2025.

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The US Commerce Department has proposed a staggering 93.5% anti-dumping duty on Chinese graphite imports, essential for electric vehicle batteries. This move, spurred by American producers, could push total tariffs to around 160%. Experts caution that this could drive up costs for automakers and squeeze battery manufacturers' profits, with final decisions looming by December 2025.