Investment Rating - The investment rating for the electric power equipment industry is "Outperform the Market" [2][6]. Core Viewpoints - The recent US-China trade talks have resulted in significant tariff reductions, which are expected to positively impact the electric new energy sector's exports to the US. Key affected areas include the power battery supply chain, photovoltaic inverters, energy storage batteries, AIDC equipment, grid equipment, consumer lithium batteries, and wind power components. These sectors are anticipated to experience a recovery and acceleration in shipments to the US starting from May [4][5][6]. - The agreement reached during the talks includes the US committing to cancel 91% of tariffs imposed on Chinese goods and modifying 34% of reciprocal tariffs, with a 90-day suspension on 24% of these tariffs. Similarly, China will cancel 91% of its retaliatory tariffs on US goods and suspend 24% of the reciprocal tariffs for 90 days [3][6]. Summary by Relevant Sections - Tariff Changes: The US will cancel 91% of tariffs on Chinese goods and modify 34% of reciprocal tariffs, while China will cancel 91% of retaliatory tariffs and suspend 24% of reciprocal tariffs for 90 days [3][6]. - Market Impact: The agreement is expected to benefit companies in the electric new energy sector, particularly those involved in the power battery and energy storage battery supply chains, such as Ningde Times, Keda Li, and Xinjubang. Other companies to watch include Sunshine Power, Shenghong Co., and Megmeet [4][7]. - Market Demand: The US accounts for 10-15% of global power battery market demand, 30-40% of large energy storage market demand, and 10% of the global photovoltaic market demand. The successful conclusion of the trade talks is expected to enhance the short-term and long-term development prospects for various sectors [7].
电新行业中美关税政策点评:消除不确定性,5月份以后对美出口或迎来加速时刻