European Reliance on South Korean Electric Vehicle Battery Producers: An Examination in Light of Trump’s Desire for Their Retention

A significant portion of Europe’s EV battery production is entrusted to South Korean-operated factories. Approximately 75% of the battery cell manufacturing capacity in Europe is under the control of Korean companies, with half of this capacity being the property of LG, as reported by the International Energy Agency.

Source: http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/13/trump-wanted-korean-battery-builders-to-stay-how-dependent-is-europe-on-korean-ev-battery-