Session IV: Vulnerabilities and opportunities in the electric vehicles supply chain

Industrial policies are designed to safeguard national security and encourage economic growth among partners, especially in the energy transition domain and electric vehicles (EVs). Friendshoring, subsidies, investment screening, and sanctions are being considered or used to protect and shape technology and EV component supply chains. This panel will discuss strategies for advancing green initiatives and energy transition multilaterally while considering national security objectives. Speakers will address the risks and vulnerabilities within the EV supply chains and uncover unintended consequences of using economic statecraft tools in this space.

Sarah Bauerle Danzman, Associate Professor of International Studies | Nonresident Senior Fellow, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University | Atlantic Council

Ambroise Fayolle, Vice-President, European Investment Bank

Chris Smith, Chief Government Affairs Officer, Ford Motor Company

Anahita Thoms, Partner | Chairwoman of the ESG Advisory Board, Baker McKenzie | Fresenius Group

Moderator: Maia Nikoladze, Associate Director, GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic Council