China is likely to respond to President Biden’s increases in tariffs on Chinese imports, including electric vehicles, in several ways. 

Europe exported more than €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion) worth of pork into China in 2023, according to EU customs data.

As they weather the fallout from multiple sources of disruption to global commerce, importers and exporters are seeking ways to make their supply chains more resilient.

Norway has the highest density of electric vehicles in the world, with more than 12% of EVs imported into the country coming from Chinese brands. 

European manufacturers are also bracing themselves for retaliatory measures from China, in the form of a range of duties on its exports, including vehicles, but also other products.

China has accused the EU of working to “suppress” Chinese companies and said it will take action to safeguard its interests.

China has signaled that it plans to retaliate against any new EU tariffs with a 25% tax of its own on cars imported from Europe.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Canadian officials have said they are monitoring the American tariff policy, but have not committed to following suit.

The new tracker will provide details on materials used for EV batteries, as well as the carbon footprint of the batteries themselves.