Strategic Policy and Supply Chains Evaluating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on U.S. Imports of EV Battery-Related Products from China
This thesis examines whether the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has reduced U.S. imports of electric vehicle (EV) battery-related products from China. The IRA, signed into law in 2022, combines consumer-side tax credits with production-side incentives to accelerate domestic EV supply chains. A core mechanism is the introduction of geographic sourcing requirements for critical battery inputs, aimed
