Group 1 - The U.S. Department of Commerce imposed tariffs on Chinese graphite, which is critical for the U.S. electric vehicle industry, as China accounts for 70% of global production and exports to the U.S. were valued at $1.5 billion in 2025 [1] - The tariffs are expected to increase battery costs by $7 per kilowatt-hour, leading to a 20% reduction in subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act [1] - U.S. domestic graphite producers are unable to meet the demand, with their annual production being less than a fraction of China's daily output [3][5] Group 2 - The tariffs have caused a surge in Canadian graphite mining stocks by 51%, while U.S. electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla saw their stock prices decline [1] - The U.S. is facing backlash from allies like the EU and Mexico, with Mexico retaliating by imposing tariffs on U.S. corn [3] - The pharmaceutical industry is also affected, with potential 200% tariffs on imported drugs leading to increased prices for American consumers [3] Group 3 - China's strategy includes zero tariffs for 53 African countries, enhancing trade relations and allowing African nations to develop infrastructure using funds from exports to China [7][9] - The Chinese graphite industry has advanced technologies that reduce costs by 40% compared to U.S. methods, attracting orders from Europe and Southeast Asia [8] - The U.S. tariffs are seen as a self-defeating strategy that may harm American consumers and businesses while benefiting other countries [9]