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In-the-NewsStudy: U.S. ‘missing out’ on growing global market for electricity exports
A growing global market for electricity generation equipment could help American producers weather future downturns in domestic demand, Silverado Policy Accelerator researchers say in a new report.
SilveradoWebinar Recap: Plugged In: China’s EV Export Boom
On October 8, 2026, Silverado Policy Accelerator hosted a webinar examining the rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) exports and the implications for global automotive markets and U.S. industry. Silverado’s Andrew David was joined by Mitch Semanik and John Corrigan to discuss the latest trade data, China's expanding presence in major automotive markets, and potential policy responses. Key Takeaways from the Discussion Chinese EV and PHEV exports have reached historically high levels in recent months. China now accounts for more than half of global EV and PHEV exports by value. Chinese EV and PHEV exports to China's top ten export destinations more than doubled in value between January–August 2025 and January–August 2026. China also accounts for more than 50 percent of EV and PHEV exports to nearly all top destination markets. Significant U.S. tariffs have kept Chinese EV and PHEV exports to the United States relatively low compared with other major destinations. China's EV export surge follows nearly two decades of concerted state support. Traditional trade defense instruments may be too narrowly scoped and slow to address the growing challenge facing market-oriented economies. The United States, allies, and partners can strengthen their automotive industries through policies supporting demand and scaled production, including fiscal support and targeted research and development. A “Fortress North America” could provide a model for maintaining a market-oriented automotive production and trade region. The discussion highlighted the challenges that China's expanding EV exports pose for automotive industries in the United States and other market-oriented economies. Panelists examined the limitations of existing trade measures and the potential for more coordinated approaches to strengthen industrial competitiveness. Watch the full webinar recording.
In-the-NewsInside the U.S.-China battle to lead the AI revolution
The White House wants AI companies to police themselves in the race with China. Should the U.S. and China compete or collaborate on AI? Silverado Co-Founder and Chairman Dmitri Alperovitch joined Chris McGuire, Samm Sacks and Melanie Sisson on Compass Points with Nick Schifrin.
In-the-NewsUS, Japanese officials discussed China's yttrium curbs ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Reuters quotes Mahnaz Khan, Silverado's Vice President of Policy, Critical Supply Chains, on why a rare earth as small as yttrium can stop production of a car or a jet engine. The article covers a September 10 meeting of US and Japanese officials on magnet and yttrium supply bottlenecks.
In-the-NewsReport: China still restricting rare earth exports to U.S., Japan
Inside U.S. Trade covers Silverado's latest Rare Earths Trade Report, by Meagan Reid, Andy Knipe, and Andrew David. It finds China still rationing the compounds and metals placed under licensing last year, with US-bound shipments plunging and Japan again receiving almost nothing in August.
Silverado InsightsTrump/Xi Meeting on Chinese Exports of Rare Earths
Ahead of the Sept 24 Trump-Xi Summit, Silverado's updated Rare Earths Trade Report tracks how China has implemented its trade truce commitments, from export controls to yttrium and shifting markets.
SilveradoPlugged In: China’s EV Export Boom
Join Andrew David, Mitch Semanik, and John Corrigan for a deep dive into Silverado’s analysis of China’s exports of EVs and PHEVs.
In-the-NewsAre Rare Earths Limiting Trump's Leverage Ahead of the Xi Summit?
Modern Diplomacy cites Silverado Co-Founder and Chairman Dmitri Alperovitch on the uneasy truce that followed the last rare earth confrontation, and why he expects it to hold. The article asks whether mineral dependence has narrowed Washington's room to maneuver before the summit.