“Abigail Hunter, executive director of SAFE’s Center for Critical Minerals Strategy, said the administration’s approach makes sense. The delay on graphite tariffs, she said, gives domestic producers time to build capacity and is ‘a thoughtful timeline that syncs with other policies and long-term goals.’ ‘Trade policies for mineral supply chains are ideally measured, incremental and […]
Mining.Com: How the West wields laws to thwart critical mineral supply chain risks
“We need to prioritize high-standard projects to create a diverse and secure supply chain,” said Abigail Hunter … during an April 30 panel. “We must capture the real cost of extracting, mining, and processing these materials to establish a resilient system.” Watch the full panel: “Video: How the West wields laws to thwart critical mineral […]
S&P Global Commodity Insights: Biden tariff hike on Chinese aluminum shows commitment to US industry: Century Aluminum
While the tariffs were largely welcomed, some industry groups and observers reiterated that they still represented only one aspect of a necessary and multi-faceted approach to protect US industries against China’s manufacturing overcapacity. “The US needs a comprehensive and coordinated response, and tariffs are a powerful but blunt instrument in a complex situation,” Avery Ash, […]
Washington Examiner: Treasury eases finalized electric vehicle tax credit to allow for Chinese graphite
“While recognizing the need for measures to expedite EV deployment, FEOC exemptions for any battery materials should be temporary: We need a clear exit strategy, lest we continue our dependencies on adversaries and further undermine the competitiveness of U.S. and allied critical minerals projects,” said Abigail Hunter, executive director of energy and defense nonprofit SAFE’s […]
E&E News: Biden expected to ease EV tax credit restrictions for key Chinese mineral
Experts say the administration is in a tight spot, trying to accelerate EV adoption and meet deployment commitments under the IRA, while at the same time securing complex mineral supply chains needed for EV batteries. The Biden administration is standing up mineral supply chains in the U.S and with trading partners through incentives, grants and […]
