U.S. to start steep China tariff hikes on EVs, solar cells, on Sept. 27

Industry group warns of potential for disrupting chip-related supply chains

Electric vehicle models on display in Beijing. The U.S. enacts a 100% duty on electric vehicles imported from China as well as a 50% tariff on EV batteries, effective Sept. 27. © Reuters

September 14, 2024 00:01 JST

Updated on September 14, 2024 04:57 JST

(Reuters) -- The Biden administration on Friday locked in steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles, to boost protections for strategic industries from China's state-driven industrial practices.

The U.S. Trade Representative's office said that many of the tariffs, including a 100% duty on Chinese EVs, 50% on solar cells and 25% on steel, aluminum, EV batteries and key minerals, would take effect on Sept. 27.