Electric vehiclesLG Energy faces obstacles diversifying US anode supply chain for EV batteries
South Korean firm looks to de-risk from China's global domination of key materials
Battery cells from LG Energy Solution, which has sought alternatives for many imported raw materials but remains highly dependent on China for anode materials. © Reuters
NEW YORK -- Developing a domestic anode materials supply chain for electric-vehicle battery production in the U.S. is the biggest challenge for LG Energy Solution as President Donald Trump's tariff policies drive up costs for raw materials and equipment.