U.S . KEEPS 100 % TARIFF ON COVERED EVS FROM CHINA DURING TRADE REVIEW

What happened: The United States is keeping a 100% additional tariff on covered electric vehicles from China as a second four-year trade review proceeds. USTR confirmed in an Oct. 7, 2026 notice that its China tariff actions continue in modified form. Key numbers: 100% rate on covered EVs from China, up from 25% on Sept. 27, 2024. Why it matters: The duty preserves a steep cost barrier for importers but does not ban the vehicles. USTR said the higher rate was meant to encourage sourcing outside China and investment in U.S. EV production.

The United States is keeping a 100% additional tariff on covered electric vehicles from China as a second four-year trade review proceeds. USTR confirmed in an Oct. 7, 2026 notice that its China tariff actions continue in modified form.

The duty preserves a steep cost barrier for importers but does not ban the vehicles. USTR said the higher rate was meant to encourage sourcing outside China and investment in U.S. EV production.