Ilaria Mazzocco

In this engaging discussion, Ilaria Mazzocco, Deputy Director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, dives deep into China's electric vehicle revolution. She highlights how BYD has become a formidable player, outpacing Ford and Honda in sales. Ilaria also examines the impact of U.S. tariffs on EV markets and the strategic importance of government policies in China's rapid EV adoption. The conversation covers global market dynamics, traditional automakers' challenges, and the technological advancements driving this electrifying transformation.

Ilaria Mazzocco, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, delves into the booming Chinese electric vehicle market. She reveals how countries are strategically welcoming or resisting Chinese EVs based on local economic goals. Mazzocco discusses buyer patterns in emerging markets, the challenges of charging infrastructure, and the implications for U.S. policies. With insights on Brazil's tariff changes and India's dependence on Chinese technology, she highlights the complexities of global EV competition and the future of industrial policy.

Ilaria Mazzocco, Deputy Director at CSIS and a seasoned expert in China's electric vehicle landscape, dives deep into the rapid growth of the EV industry in China. She reveals how state subsidies and strategic policies played pivotal roles in this explosion. The conversation highlights international responses to China's model, comparing U.S. and EU approaches. Mazzocco also touches on the fierce competition among Chinese firms and their aspirations for global expansion, alongside the implications of U.S. protectionism on this dynamic market.

Carla Javier, a Marketplace reporter, dives into the significance of delayed import price data and its implications for tariffs and consumer inflation. She explains how these numbers can indicate who truly bears the cost of tariffs, whether it's exporters or American buyers. Ilaria Mazzocco, a Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discusses China's electric vehicle surplus, driven by supportive policies and rapid industry growth. She advocates for the U.S. to learn from China’s comprehensive EV ecosystem to enhance its own market.

Ilaria Mazzocco, an expert on US-China relations, and Frank Fannon, a senior advisor on energy resources, unpack the intricate energy and climate dynamics between the U.S. and China. They delve into the terms 'de-risking' and 'decoupling' and their implications under the Biden administration. The discussion highlights the contrasting energy strategies of both nations, including China's rise in renewable energy production. They also touch on the challenges of cooperation in clean energy while navigating complex geopolitical tensions.