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Tariff chaos reigns supreme in the development of the US stationary battery energy storage industry. Facing extraordinary tariffs of 145% on BESS imports into the country, developers will have to rely on inventory to realize projects. When these stockpiles are exhausted the outlook is unclear. Even the 145% tariff rate is uncertain.
The Trump administration's China tariffs have piled atop existing and developing trade barriers on battery energy storage systems, components, and materials – destabilizing the US energy storage industry.
The U.S. battery market has entered a period of pricing uncertainty due to expanded battery tariffs. Starting in 2025, new Chinese tariffs on imported lithium-ion cells and components—especially those used in energy storage systems—have reached levels as high as 104%, according to updated trade filings.
Two major areas of international trade that will remain causes of concern for energy storage projects are the application of tariffs and supply chain integrity.