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GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump's DOT attacks Ford for China ties

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC

What happened

Most battery cells currently rely on raw materials from China.

GM is seeking to establish domestic supply chains both for EVs and energy storage.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:01 UTC.

Why it matters

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