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Bringing a tariff to a graphite fight

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Reviving Graphite: Economic Hope in Alabama

This chapter examines the impact of President Biden's tariff announcement on Chinese graphite imports and its implications for the U.S. battery supply chain. It focuses on a small town in Alabama striving to establish a domestic graphite industry, exploring both challenges and opportunities amid global competition. Through local interviews and community initiatives, the narrative highlights efforts to revitalize the economy by attracting new graphite processing facilities.

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