Rivian has been quietly stockpiling batteries from Chinese supplier Gotion and South Korea’s Samsung SDI to mitigate the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on imported auto components, according to a 30 April report by Bloomberg. The strategy was intended to pre-empt the cost pressures resulting from Trump’s trade policies and ensure a stable battery supply for Rivian’s electric delivery vans, SUVs, and pickups.
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