Executives from BYD, CATL and Xiaomi may join Xi’s Washington visit, Reuters reports
THE SO WHAT
A potential Washington trip with BYD, CATL, and Xiaomi in tow would put EVs, batteries, and consumer electronics supply chains directly on the diplomatic table. Multinationals in these sectors should scenario-plan for both tighter export controls and new carve-outs emerging from a single visit.
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