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Biden Administration Weighs Increasing Tariffs on Chinese E.V.s, Impacting U.S. Market Prices Copy

by Zyrene D.
01/10/2024
in Economic Indicators, Global Trade, Tariffs & Duties, Trade Policies

The Biden administration is considering raising tariffs on electric vehicles (E.V.s) imported from China, following suggestions from a group of bipartisan U.S. lawmakers. This move could potentially lead to higher prices for such vehicles in the American market.

In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai dated November, lawmakers from both parties urged the administration to increase tariffs on E.V.s from China. Currently, under a policy initiated by former President Donald Trump, a 25-percent tariff is imposed on various Chinese imports, including E.V.s, in addition to a standard 2.5-percent tariff on imported automobiles. These tariffs have remained in effect since President Biden took office.

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The letter, signed by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) among others, argues that the current 25-percent tariff on E.V.s is insufficient. It suggests that an increase is necessary to address the potential rise in imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and to support the U.S. market.

A report by Axios indicates that the Biden administration is considering maintaining many of Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports, with a specific focus on raising duties on electric vehicles and certain critical minerals used in E.V. batteries. This action may be part of a strategic approach in the context of the upcoming presidential election, positioning Biden against potential criticisms.

The administration’s deliberations have intensified due to concerns about the influx of Chinese clean-energy exports, which are entering global markets at competitive prices. The U.S. officials are reportedly worried about the ability of American companies to compete with Chinese production, despite the current tariffs and new subsidies provided by the U.S. government.

Chinese E.V. production has been heavily subsidized by the Chinese government for over a decade, leading to significant output from manufacturers like BYD. With recent changes in subsidy policies in China, Chinese automakers have reduced prices to maintain market presence. This situation has influenced global market dynamics, prompting European automakers to adjust their pricing strategies.

However, the potential increase in tariffs on Chinese E.V.s could limit the options for American consumers, who might otherwise benefit from more competitively priced foreign vehicles. Currently, European consumers can access Chinese-made E.V.s at prices below the average cost in the U.S., but increased tariffs could hinder such competitiveness in the American market.

The impact of tariffs extends beyond Chinese firms, affecting global manufacturers like Nissan and Tesla that produce vehicles in China for worldwide distribution. The lawmakers advocating for tariff increases acknowledge that many E.V.s exported from China are produced by Western companies and that some U.S. automakers are shifting production to China for economic reasons.

The discussion of tariff increases reflects the ongoing debate over trade policies, manufacturing economics, and consumer choice in the global automotive industry, particularly in the growing sector of electric vehicles.

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