ITC Ends Battery Battle After Settlements, Targets Chinese Holdout
Published Date: 8/19/2025
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The U.S. International Trade Commission has ended its investigation into certain rechargeable batteries after the last active companies, LithiumHub and Bass Pro, settled their dispute. Now, the Commission is asking for ideas on how to handle the case against a company from China that didn’t join the settlement. This could affect businesses involved in battery imports and might lead to new rules or fees soon.
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