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China's influence looms large within the electric vehicle sector; as the leading producer of EVs and batteries, along with control over mineral processing, the nation represents both an asset and a rival to the U.S. As critics highlight unethical practices in resource sourcing, stateside efforts are ramping up to create a domestic supply chain less reliant on Chinese manufacturing. Washing away such dependency will be instrumental in disrupting the current imbalance of power in the global EV market.