US to Ban Pentagon From Buying Batteries From China’s CATL, BYD

[chilly2]

What is the reasoning here? To ensure the supply isn’t leverage against them?

US to Ban Pentagon From Buying Batteries From China’s CATL, BYD - BNN Bloomberg

US lawmakers have banned the Defense Department from buying batteries produced by China’s biggest manufacturers, furthering efforts in Washington to decouple the Pentagon’s supply chain from its geopolitical rival.

www.bnnbloomberg.ca

 

[houseofancients]

Economic cold war...

 

[AntronX]

That's ok, more for us DIY types.

 

[Alarchist]

Maybe that's why Chinese companies like Gotion are looking to build plants in the US:

https://cnevpost.com/2023/12/29/gotion-1st-us-made-battery-pack-off-line/

CATL really do have a big share of the world market: