The threat of significant cost increases in batteries for stationary applications in the U.S. looms large. Increased duties are expected to be imposed after the Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission (ITC) adjudicates an anti-dumping, countervailing duties (AD/CVD) complaint, regarding the Active Anode Materials (AAM) used in lithium-ion battery cell production.
In December 2024, a coalition of US battery materials producers petitioned for duties to be imposed on Chinese AAM imports. The petitioners are seeking duties of up to 920% on AAM, which would significantly increase the cost of lithium-ion batteries in the country
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