Global trade tensions are disrupting the transition to cleaner energy as tariffs and trade barriers slow the movement of key components like batteries and solar panels. Supply chains for electrification technologies are facing delays, raising concerns about the pace of decarbonization efforts worldwide. Experts warn that prolonged trade disputes could undermine progress in meeting climate goals by making renewable energy solutions less accessible. The shift toward electric vehicles and renewable power is now navigating a complex web of economic and political challenges.
‘Slowing things down’: Trade wars hit global electrification shift Yahoo