[US ITC Issues Final Determination in Section 337 Investigation on Rechargeable Batteries and Components] According to China Trade Remedy Information Network, on August 4, 2025, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) announced its final determination in the Section 337 investigation regarding certain rechargeable batteries and components (Investigation No. 337-TA-1421). The ITC decided not to review the initial determination issued by the administrative law judge on July 3, 2025, thereby terminating the investigation against the following respondents based on settlement agreements: Clean Republic SODO LLC of Seattle, WA (Initial Determination No. 34), MillerTech Energy Solutions LLC of Middlefield, OH (Initial Determination No. 35), Shenzhen Fbtech Electronics LTD. of China (Initial Determination No. 36), and Shenzhen LiTime Technology Co., LTD of China (Initial Determination No. 35).
[Ganfeng Lithium: Normal Production and Transportation at Mali's Goulamina Mine] When asked by investors whether Mali's domestic political environment affects Ganfeng's mining operations in the country, Ganfeng Lithium responded via an interactive platform that its Goulamina mine, located south of the capital Bamako, has not been directly impacted, with production and transportation proceeding normally. (Cailian Press)
[Delong Laser: Pole Piece Insulation Processing Equipment Applied in Solid-State Battery Field] Delong Laser stated on an interactive platform that its pole piece insulation processing equipment is used in the solid-state battery sector, not for aluminum-plastic film material cutting in lithium batteries. (Cailian Press)
[Mazda Reports Huge Q2 Loss Due to US Tariff Policy] Mazda Motor Corporation announced on the 5th that its Q2 operating performance declined across the board due to US tariff policies, with net profit attributable to shareholders swinging from a profit of 49.8 billion yen in the same period last year to a loss of 42.1 billion yen (approximately $285 million). While domestic sales in Japan increased during Q2, US sales dropped significantly due to tariffs. Globally, the company's sales fell 2.8% YoY to 301,000 units, with revenue down 8.8% YoY. The Nikkei website reported that the US market accounts for about 30% of Mazda's global sales, making it the most important profit source. However, Mazda's US sales heavily rely on exports, leaving it highly vulnerable to US tariff policies, which became the primary cause of its losses. ((Cailian Press)
[Chengdu: NEV Production in H1 2025 Up 352% YoY]The Chengdu Bureau of Economy and Information Technology announced via its official WeChat account on the evening of August 5 that in June 2025, the city's automotive industry maintained its rapid growth momentum seen in the previous five months. Vehicle production reached 80,000 units that month, up 21% YoY and 25% MoM. From January to June, the city's vehicle production and output value rose 27.4% and 23.9% YoY, respectively, with NEV production and output value surging 352% and 129% YoY. To accelerate the transformation and upgrading of Chengdu's automotive industry and promote the development of NEVs and intelligent connected vehicles, the city has encouraged and supported companies in R&D and the introduction of popular car models such as Toyota's new Prado, the new XC60, and Geely's Xingyuan. The city's automotive industry has shown signs of stabilization and rebound. (Cailian Press)
[Desay SV: Advanced Driver Assistance System Domain Controller Products Now Support Multiple Leading Car Makers]Desay SV stated on an interactive platform that its advanced driver assistance system domain controller products have provided supporting solutions for car models from Li Auto, XPeng Motors, Zeekr, Great Wall Motor, GAC Aion, and Lotus. (Cailian Press)
