USITC opens cylindrical battery probe as China-Korea competition intensifies

<p class="P1" data-start="2381" data-end="2734">The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has opened a trade investigation into certain cylindrical batteries and related products. This case could affect battery supply chains spanning Asia, Europe, and North America. The move adds uncertainty for manufacturers, automakers, and consumers worldwide who depend on imported energy-storage components.