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IEA: Trade barriers and surplus capacity redraw energy technology manufacturing
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that trade barriers and surplus manufacturing capacity are significantly reshaping the global energy technology supply chain, impacting batteries, electric vehicles, and clean energy technology production, with notable effects in China, the EU, and beyond.
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Trade restrictions and excess capacity are forcing energy tech founders to rethink sourcing and market strategies now that production hubs in China face new barriers and regional industrial policies favor local supply chains.
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